PLATech overview -radiation-heat tailored VOC-free, bio-renewable polylactic acid polymer formulations & methods for multiple industrial adhesion applications

• Published in: International journal of adhesion and adhesives Vol. 126; p. 103487
• Main Authors: Taleyarkhan, R.P., Bakken, A., Boyle, N., Hemesath, M., Jiang, W., Rushford, L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Adhesives; Bio-polymer; Cross-linking; Gamma irradiation; Luxury flooring tiles; Particleboard; PLATech; Plywood; PVC; Renewable; Thermal; UF alternate adhesives; Gamma irradiation; Adhesives; Renewable; Plywood; PLATech; Cross-linking; Luxury flooring tiles; UF alternate adhesives; Particleboard; PVC; Bio-polymer; Thermal
• ISSN: 0143-7496; 1879-0127
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2023.103487

This paper presents an overview of research and results about tailoring crystalline and amorphous form polylactic acid (PLA) polymer resin for use as an adhesive for joining a range of substrates, production of wood-based composites plywood and particle wood-based composites, and, for potential use...