Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) create bonds under low pressure, making them ideal for a variety of applications. Nanomechanical testing of PSAs is critical for understanding their viscoelastic ...

In this interview, AZoM talks to Christine Desplat, R&D Engineer at Master Bond, about how to test the hardness of adhesives. Hardness is typically indicative of an adhesive's overall functionality.

Achieving significant levels of adhesion to soft tissues presents considerable challenges, especially when tissues are wet 1,2. Chemical adhesives, such as cyanoacrylate, adhere strongly to tissues by ...