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Sep 17, 2003 | Article
There has been much discussion recently of nanotechnology and how it may revolutionize the chemical industry and provide advanced products as diverse as automotive and aerospace components...
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Jun 18, 2003 | Article
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are formed by linear polymeric chains of segmented structure. They are prepared by the addition reaction of difunctional isocyanates, chain extenders and...
Jun 11, 2003 | Article
By Edward M. Petrie
Sealants have grown in sophistication in recent years with the increase of demand in markets and emergence of new materials. This editorial outlines some of the recent activities in this area...
Apr 7, 2003 | Article
Many applications for adhesives and sealants require high strength and durability at low temperatures. Many of these same applications also require resistance to thermal cycling between high and low...
Dec 18, 2002 | Article
Dec 11, 2002 | Article
Silanes are a group of specialty organofunctional compounds that possess dual reactivity. They can be used as additives, primers, and co-monomers in sealant applications. The silanes react...
Dec 4, 2002 | Article
Oct 28, 2002 | Article
Urethane-based thermoset polymers are used as adhesives and sealants because of their desirable chemical and mechanical properties. Often, these materials can be delivered as uncured resins of low...
Jun 26, 2002 | Article
The first silicone sealants were one-part compounds that cured in the presence of atmospheric humidity, releasing small quantities of acetic acid. The market was quick to spot the excellent...