Articles tagged with Adhesives
Researchers at Ohio State University developed a method to seal tiny plastic parts in medical devices, improving the flow of medicine and fluids through these devices. The technique, called resin-gas injection assisted bonding, alters the surface characteristics of the plastic to suit different medical applications.
Researchers have designed a new type of polymer surface modifier that could result in more universal adhesives. The development uses block polymers where the adhesive properties can be tuned on a surface, allowing it to interact with different molecules or a range of molecules.
Researchers found a three-stage unbinding profile of cadherins, which suggests a 'ratcheting' mechanism that prevents abrupt failure of adhesive junctions. This discovery may lead to the development of gene therapy for diseases associated with malfunctions or mutations of the cadherin protein.
A team of Virginia Tech researchers has developed new oligoetherimides with improved secondary bonding adhesive applications. The new materials exhibit high adhesive strengths and retain most of their strength at different aging conditions.
Dillard and Tiwari discovered that the process used to prepare the surface of the alloy contributes to degradation. At high temperatures, aluminum forms aluminum fluoride from left-over oxide in the anodization process, weakening the bond. The research aims to improve durability for future aircraft.
Researchers at the University of Toronto found that 74% of adhesive tape specimens were colonized by pathogenic bacteria, which can contribute to serious diseases. Discarding the outer layer of tape significantly reduced bacterial growth, making it a simple way to reduce the risk of hospital infections.
Researchers at the University of Delaware are studying a protein called CIB, which helps pair sticky fibrinogen with hook-like receptors on blood platelets. The discovery may lead to new remedies for blocking platelet aggregation and shedding light on cell migration.
Kansas State University researcher Xiuzhi Susan Sun has developed a new soy protein adhesive that is water resistant, strong, and non-toxic. The modified soy protein molecule unfolds to promote water resistance and increases adhesive strength. This adhesive performed well in various tests, including ASTM standard tests for adhesives.