No doubt many of you have spent a happy Christmas tearing away layers of wrapping paper to expose some new gadget. But did you stop to spare a thought for the “sticky-back plastic” holding your ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Pressure sensitive tape was pioneered ...

WE have recently shown that the ‘Scotch’ brand of cellulose adhesive tape of the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (Australia) Pty., Ltd., contains a volatile component the antibacterial activity of ...

Until now most adhesives have been manufactured from petroleum-based materials. However, they can also be obtained from renewable raw materials -- for example from proteins, natural rubber, starch, or ...

ADRIENNE BEILER and Zac Cupler knew they would stick out at the prom. The formal attire and accessories they fashioned for the high school dance took a year to complete and required about 40 rolls of ...

Introduction. Definitions ; Selecting adhesives and consolidants for conservation ; Bonding ; Adhesion and cohesion ; Types of bond failure ; Polymers ; Thermoplastic polymers ; Thermosetting polymers ...

Hydrogels have long been recognized for their potential in various applications, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, and wearable electronics. However, traditional hydrogels often lack the ...