In building and construction industry, sealants are employed to connect and join the various parts and materials to the main structure and to themselves. They help commercial and residential buildings perform better by sealing out water, humidity, UV and more. No sealant type is superior or inferior - it all comes to evaluating performance properties and developing the best suitable sealant to achieve desired results in the final application. Find out what are the important points to consider while developing construction sealants. Introduction - Sealants Used for Building Joints Types of Construction Sealants Technical Characteristics of Sealants by Use Physical &...

Adhesives used in building and construction are versatile! Traditional and newly developed construction materials like concrete, plastics, wood panels, etc. need adhesives to display good adhesion, improved performance and easier application. Due to these benefits, the use of adhesives is increasing in the construction industry. Learn the fundamentals of different types of adhesives, their bonding techniques and methods of application used in building and construction industry. Review: Chemistries of Non-Structural Adhesives Chemistries of Structural Adhesives Technical Characteristics of Construction Adhesives Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Adhesives Role of Bonding in Construction End-Uses of Bonding in Construction (Continue reading or click to go...

Liquid-crystal and plasma display TVs, as well as other thin film electronic technologies, demand that electronics are bonded in very close proximity to glass, using the adhesive as sophisticated addition to the circuit design. Anisotropically conductive adhesives are one of the good materials to hold popularity in this area largely due to the ability to precisely control the volume of material, density of the particles in any sample, and the distribution of those particles within the sample. Since ACAs comprise of a set of materials combining either epoxy or acrylic polymers and conductive particles to allow electrical connection; using the right method...

Styrene butadiene copolymers resins represent a versatile family of resins for adhesive and sealant development. Formulations prepared with SBC resin as base polymer offer a unique combination of properties like tensile strength, flexibility, tackiness, adhesion, etc. and have found wide applications in diverse markets. Explore the fundamentals of SBC resins, the main types, selection process and applications. Also, find out the advantages and disadvantages of SBC base polymers in this detailed guide.

Tackifiers are important constituents in adhesives formulations in order to maintain the correct balance between adhesion and cohesion. They must be considered with regard to the end-used properties, adhesive processing as well as compatibility with base polymer to achieve desired performance requirements. Get an in-depth understanding of the various classes of tackifiers and their mechanism, applications as well as benefits and limitations. Also, get tips to select the right tackifier for different polymers.