Fillers and extenders are added to adhesive formulations in order to reduce cost, improve processing and performance properties. The use of fillers and extenders can also impair certain properties, hence the formulator must balance the expected improvements against possible property decline. Fillers and extenders generally have different functions which may overlap and then they can be thought of as serving the same purpose depending on the application. Make your selection process easy by getting in-depth knowledge about filler and extenders, their effects, applications, and formulation examples. Review: Common Fillers and Extenders for Adhesives & Sealants Advantages & Disadvantages of Fillers...

With increasing high-end engineering applications, structural adhesives are now expected to be more and more proficient. Materials that can withstand long term exposure to elevated temperatures while maintaining their mechanical properties are one of the most preferred choices of all times. Master here, the key to optimizing your structural adhesive formulations for high-temperature applications. Learn the detailed knowledge about base polymer requirements, strategies to reduce stress, additives for better mechanical strength and more.

Conductive fillers are widely used to promote the electrical and thermal conductivity in adhesives and sealants. Selection of the proper filler and its loading level can have a profound effect on conductivity, cost, formulating characteristics, and final mechanical properties. While, for a specific filler there can be several variances, such as size (mean and distribution), aspect ratio, surface area, and surface chemistry, how can you ensure you have the right material for the success of your product. Whether you are creating a new product or optimizing the existing one, learn everything you need to know about conductive fillers here. Electrical Conductivity...

Thermosetting acrylic adhesives are rubber-toughened systems that cure rapidly at room temperature to provide a crosslinked structural adhesive suitable for high-end applications. They provide high tensile shear and peel strength, chemical resistance, and impact strength. Become an expert by learning the detailed information about thermosetting acrylic adhesives including, their formulation parameters, performance and processing characteristics, and their expanding opportunities in the marketplace.

Surfactants are used in both water-borne and solvent-based adhesive formulations. They are also used by adhesive formulators to provide characteristics like reduce surface tension, improved flow and wetting without negatively impacting adhesion. Learn about the classification of surfactants along with their mechanism in detail. Also, get selection & formulation tips of surfactants and the trends driving developments of new surfactants. Review: Advantages & Disadvantages Of Surfactants Classification of Surfactants Working Mechanism of Surfactants Important Properties Affected by Surfactants Selection and Formulation Guidelines of Surfactants Trends Driving Development of New Surfactants (Continue reading or click to go on specific section of the page)