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Adhesion Matters

Adhesion Matters pulls back the curtain on the remarkable world of adhesives—the invisible technologies quietly revolutionizing everything from smartphones and EVs to Hollywood effects and wind turbines. We guide listeners on a deep-entangled journey through innovation, sustainability, and the surprising human stories behind the products that hold our modern life together.Adhesion Matters isn’t just about chemistry—it’s a storytelling lens on how sticky stuff shapes our world. Every episode reveals

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14:47

Sealing the Smallest Molecule: Adhesives for Hydrogen...

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2025/08/24

How do you seal the most elusive molecule in the universe? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we explore the unique role adhesives and sealants play in the hydrogen economy. From membrane–electrode assemblies (MEAs) in fuel cells to valves, pipelines, and high-pressure tanks, hydrogen’s small size creates extraordinary challenges: permeation, embrittlement, and cyclic fatigue. We highlight sealant chemistries that can stand up to these demands—including silicones, fluorosilicones, and hybrid

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15:31

Seamless Sealing: Henkel’s Sonderhoff FIPFG Foam...

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2025/08/24

What if seals could be created directly on your part—no cutting, no insertion, no seams? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dive into Henkel’s Sonderhoff Formed-in-Place Foam Gasket (FIPFG) technology, a system that applies liquid foam directly onto components where it cures into seamless, precise, and highly resilient gaskets. We explore how polyurethane systems like FERMAPOR K31 and silicone foams like FERMASIL are transforming sealing in industries ranging from electronics enclosures and

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12:05

Sticking Safely: Medical PSAs, Biocompatibility, and...

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2025/08/24

Why must a medical adhesive stick—and then let go—without harming the skin? In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we dig into the science—and the sticky business—behind pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) designed for everything from surgical dressings and wearables to wound care patches. We compare key chemistries—silicones, acrylics, and hydrogels—and show how each serves specific medical purposes like temperature resistance, conformability, or moisture management. We break down the ...

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15:41

Adhesives at Sea: Structural Bonding and Safety in...

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2025/08/24

Welcome back to the Adhesion Matters podcast. How do adhesives survive salt spray, constant shock, and the world’s toughest fire standards? In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of marine and shipbuilding applications. From composite superstructures and deck bonding to corrosion-resistant sealing, adhesives are now replacing welds and rivets in some of the harshest environments on earth.We highlight some epoxy adhesies for structural bonding, along with silicone sealants that deliver

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21:36

From Heat to Miniaturization: How Adhesives Are...

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2025/08/10

Welcome back to Adhesion Matters. Adhesives have quietly evolved from simple bonders into indispensable, high-performance materials in PCB manufacturing—critical for thermal management, electrical performance, and environmental resilience. In this episode, we explore how adhesives empower modern electronics: enabling miniaturization, supporting flexible and high-density circuits (think HDI and flex PCBs), and meeting rising demands in consumer tech and electric vehicles. You’ll discover...

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22:57

Bonded for Safety: How AS/EN 9120 Certification...

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2025/08/10

In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we shine a light on one of aviation’s unsung heroes: adhesives. These advanced chemical formulations are increasingly replacing rivets and bolts in aircraft and spacecraft—but only when handled with meticulous quality control. We explore why AS 9120 / EN 9120—a specialized quality management standard tailored for aerospace distributors—is critical to maintaining the integrity, traceability, and reliability of adhesives throughout the supply chain. From tem...

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28:50

PFAS-Free Adhesives: The Roadmap

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2025/08/09

In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we explore the urgent transition toward PFAS-free adhesives—a shift driven by environmental concerns, strict regulations, and growing public awareness. What You’ll Learn: PFAS: The 'Forever Chemicals' You Don’t Want in Your Glue Once valued for exceptional resistance to water, heat, and chemicals, PFAS compounds are now under intense scrutiny for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks.From Regulation to Reform—A Global Push Gover...

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30:36

Bonded for Wind: Inside the Blade Bonding Revolution

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2025/08/09

In this episode of Adhesion Matters, we power up to explore adhesive bonding in wind turbine blades—unpacking the engineering breakthroughs, production hurdles, and future trends that are shaping blades for a sustainable energy future. What You'll Learn: The Invisible Backbone of Blades Adhesives do far more than just ‘stick’—they bond complex components like shell halves and shear webs in massive blades (50–80 meters long), delivering structural integrity under extreme conditions.Fast-Curin...

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18:46

Adhesives in Medical Devices

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2025/08/07

This episode of Adhesion Matters examines the critical and evolving role of adhesives in the medical device industry, highlighting key technological advancements, market trends, and the strategic contributions of leading manufacturers. Adhesives have transitioned from simple bonding agents to indispensable functional components, enabling miniaturization, digital integration, and patient-centric designs. The industry is driven by stringent regulatory requirements, economic pressures, and a gro...

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13:36

Silicone Masks for Hollywood (Zhermack)

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2025/08/07

The art of cinematic disguise has been revolutionized by hyper-realistic silicone masks, which are now the gold standard for on-screen identity alteration, notably in the Mission: Impossible franchise. These masks are the result of a complex interplay between traditional artistry and advanced material science. Silicone's unique properties—including exceptional flexibility, tear resistance, dimensional stability, and biocompatibility—make it far superior to older materials like latex or gelatin,

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19:42

Hydrogels and Ducks

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2025/08/07

Researchers have developed a novel class of super-adhesive hydrogels, capable of maintaining exceptional stickiness in demanding wet environments, including saltwater. This breakthrough, detailed in Nature, leverages a data-driven approach that combines biological inspiration (data mining natural adhesive proteins) with artificial intelligence (machine learning) to design materials with unprecedented adhesive strength. These new hydrogels, exhibiting over 1 megapascal (MPa) of adhesion strength

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16:27

Top 10 Visionaries

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2025/08/07

This episode of Adhesion Matters highlights the Top 10 most influential visionaries in the global adhesives industry. These ten leading figures are currently shaping the global adhesives sector through their leadership in major corporations, strategic decisions, and impact on market direction, innovation, and sustainability. Their collective efforts highlight a significant transformation within the industry, driven by visionary leadership and strategic advancements, with a strong focus on sus...

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21:10

M&A

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2025/08/06

The global adhesives and sealants market is a robust and expanding sector within the chemical industry, projected to grow from $85.38 billion in 2025 to $114.94 billion by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6%. This growth is driven by increasing demand for high-performance bonding solutions, which are displacing traditional mechanical fasteners in key areas like lightweighting in vehicles, automated e-commerce packaging, and modular construction. In today's episode of Ad...

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12:56

Role of TECHNOMELT® (Henkel)

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2025/08/06

In this episode, we study why Henkel's TECHNOMELT is the preeminent global brand in hot melt adhesives (HMAs), a class of thermoplastic adhesives that solidify upon cooling to form robust bonds. Key to their widespread adoption is their solvent-free composition, which enables exceptionally rapid curing times, mitigates the risk of substrate warping, and significantly reduces or eliminates volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. This inherent efficiency and environmental compatibility

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22:01

Thermal Runaway

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2025/08/06

Thank you for listening to the Adhesion Matters podcast. The widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) hinges on advancements in lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology, particularly concerning energy density and safety. Thermal runaway, an uncontrollable self-heating state in Li-ion cells, poses a significant safety risk, capable of escalating into widespread fires. Advanced adhesive solutions are crucial for mitigating this risk, serving as multi-functional components for thermal...

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20:46

Adhesives for Watchmaking

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2025/08/05

This episode of Adhesion Matters examines the indispensable and evolving role of advanced adhesive technologies in the watchmaking industry. Historically, watchmaking relied on mechanical fastening and natural glues like shellac. However, driven by demands for thinner profiles, lighter materials, enhanced water resistance, and integrated electronics (especially in smartwatches), the industry has significantly transitioned to synthetic adhesives. These modern chemical compounds offer superior ...

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11:37

History of BETAFORCE™ (DuPont)

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2025/08/05

This episode of Adhesion Matters details the pivotal role of DuPont's advanced adhesive technologies, particularly the BETAFORCE™ product line, in driving the transformation of the automotive industry. These innovations are critical enablers for electric vehicle (EV) design, lightweight vehicle construction, and sustainable manufacturing practices. The company leverages its deep scientific legacy to address complex engineering challenges in areas such as multi-material bonding, thermal

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18:22

Adhesives for Filmmaking

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2025/08/05

In this popular series about adhesives, we discuss these often-overlooked, yet absolutely critical, components that enable cinematic illusion in Hollywood. From ancient organic glues to modern synthetic polymers, these materials have evolved to meet the increasing demands of filmmaking, facilitating everything from intricate special effects makeup to robust set construction and detailed prop fabrication. The development of adhesives has been driven by a continuous need for greater stability, ...

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29:49

U.S. Adhesive Market

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2025/08/05

The U.S. adhesive market is the focus of today's episode as this robust and expanding sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2030. This growth is driven by advancements in chemical engineering, increased manufacturing and construction activities, and a rising preference for sustainable, high-performance materials. Key segments include packaging, rapidly expanding construction adhesives, and automotive/electronics. Significant trends shaping the market include stringe...

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17:09

Adhesive Dispensing Technology

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2025/08/05

Welcome back to the Adhesion Matters podcast. Today, we introduce the global adhesive dispensing equipment market, which is a rapidly expanding, pivotal sector within modern manufacturing, projected to grow from approximately USD 37.1 billion in 2024 to USD 54.5 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 4.4% (2025-2033). This robust growth is driven by a fundamental transition from manual to precision-controlled, automated application methods, increasingly critical for demanding sectors like EV bat...

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