Review by Benjamin R. Nelson and Bruce E. Kirkpatrick, University of Colorado Boulder, Chemical and Biological Engineering Editor’s Note: This new section is designed to feature concise reflections from graduate students on recent academic reports regarding the development of technologies in the UV/EB curing space. Each commentary highlights key findings on a specific … [Read more...] about Emerging Applications of 1,2-dithiolanes in Diverse (Photo)polymerizations
Adhesives
Medical-Grade UV Adhesives: Meeting Regulatory Challenges with Future-Ready Solutions
By Matthias Hartmann, head of Sales Americas, Business Unit Adhesive Systems, Hoenle AG Adhesives remain at the heart of medical device production, securing everything from housings and tubing to sensitive electronics and sensors. UV-curable adhesives have become industry favorites because of their precision, speed and versatility in diverse assembly applications. Yet, … [Read more...] about Medical-Grade UV Adhesives: Meeting Regulatory Challenges with Future-Ready Solutions
Adhesives from Soybeans with a UV Cure: Green, Clean and Lean
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology RadTech’s RadLaunch Class of 2024 included Nvirovate Materials, Inc., of Monroe, Washington. Nvirovate has developed soybean-oil-based, compostable adhesives that are UV cured. The company’s technology – based on a patent portfolio licensed from Oregon State University – delivers the only bio-based pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) … [Read more...] about Adhesives from Soybeans with a UV Cure: Green, Clean and Lean
IBOA-Free Medical LCA Adhesive for Wearable Technology
By Shuhua Jin, Yiwei Dai, Nicholas Baruffi and Chihmin Cheng, Henkel Corporation The use of medical wearables for self-health monitoring and digital care has risen rapidly in recent years. Most traditional medical light cure acrylate (LCA) adhesives contain isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), which has been reported to cause severe skin-sensitization in patients. To meet the increasing … [Read more...] about IBOA-Free Medical LCA Adhesive for Wearable Technology
Regulatory News – 2024 Quarter 1
Monitoring Urethane Adhesives and Coatings for Primary Aromatic Amines Whether the adhesive or coating is UV/EB or conventional, if it contains a polyurethane resin, it is recommended to monitor the cured materials and articles for residual reaction byproduct primary aromatic amines (PAA). The importance for the manufacturer to test the finished project is not only related to … [Read more...] about Regulatory News – 2024 Quarter 1