A potential boon to green manufacturing, the new glue saves on energy, time and space
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed a new way to cure adhesives using a magnetic field.
Conventional adhesives like epoxy which are used to bond plastic, ceramics and wood are typically designed to cure using moisture, heat or light. They often require specific curing temperatures, ranging from room temperature up to 80 degrees Celsius.
The curing process is necessary to cross-link and bond the glue with the two secured surfaces as the glue crystallises and hardens to achieve its final strength.
NTU’s new “magnetocuring” glue can cure by passing it through a magnetic field. This is very useful in certain environmental conditions where current adhesives do not work well. Also, when the adhesive is sandwiched between insulating material like rubber or wood, traditional activators like heat, light and air cannot easily reach the adh
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Supported by community donations since the 1980s, the Empty Stocking Fund assists vulnerable children and fragile seniors in St. Johns County with funds for food, clothing or toys at the holidays. Tax-deductible donations are fully distributed. Last year, $104,000 was dispersed during the holidays to assist more than 550 families and seniors.
This year, distributing funds, sharing additional services and volunteer involvement will be incorporated with the following and potentially more partners: The Salvation Army, St. Johns County Fire Rescue working with St. Johns County School District, CareConnect, Pie in the Sky and Council on Aging.
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