By manipulating the microstructure of a natural polyester, researchers in the US have developed a biodegradable adhesive ...

The search for stronger, more adaptable adhesives is ongoing and may come down to adding a dash of salt to two special polymer ingredients known as polyzwitterions, or PZIs. New research from a ...

Researchers at Colorado State University and their partners have developed an adhesive polymer that is stronger than current commercially available options while also being biodegradable and reusable.

Researchers at Colorado State University and their partners have developed an adhesive polymer that is stronger than current commercially available options while also being biodegradable and reusable.

The adhesive used in bandages is commonly an acrylic polymer. What is a polymer? Polymers are very big molecules made up of many smaller molecules chemically attached together in a repeating pattern.

The global polymer emulsions market revenue was around US$ 33 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach US$ 60.2 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% during the ...

The design of polymer networks is one of the oldest and most important challenges in chemistry, impacting many of the highest volume chemical industries from rubber to adhesives to biomedical ...