Adhesives

Shape-memory polymers enable strong, reversible adhesion inspired by nature, advancing smart adhesives for robotics and flexible electronics.

A new generation of conductive plastics allows engineers to print sensors directly onto flexible, skin-like materials, paving the way for a new era of personalized health.

Starch-based polyelectrolyte complexes can be considered a sustainable step forward in packaging adhesives.

In the evolving world of composite materials, understanding prepreg tack has become essential, as it marks the success of the process.

Reducing the carbon footprint in the construction industry poses a significant challenge. Developing and using removable adhesives can play an important role in addressing it.

PFAS regulation. Should they stay, or should they go? Legislative insights offer answers to common questions.

Emulsion polymerization is a useful and cost-effective process that allows for easy creation of several commercially important polymers.

Conductive polymers (CPs) have emerged as a significant material in the development of supercapacitors due to their unique properties and potential applications in the market.

MIT’s new adhesive hydrogel coatings have significant potential to enhance implanted medical devices’ long-term performance and reliability.

Innovative Roadway Pavements can fulfill multiple functions, including pavement condition monitoring, snow-melting, urban heat island effect (UHI) reduction, and self-healing.