https://theconversation.com/decarbonising-everything-is-impossible-heres-why-280677. "Roughly 15-20% of all #fossilfuel #consumption is never burned at all. It is transformed into the #physical #fabric of #modern #life: #plastics, #polymers, #fertilisers, #adhesives, #solvents & #synthetic #textiles... The #chemical #industry is the upstream #engine of many modern #materials, using about 14% of global #oil #demand & 8% of global #gas demand. Much of that is used as a raw #material rather than #fuel."
Decarbonising everything is impossible – here’s why

The solution is not to eliminate carbon from industry but to change where it comes from.

The Conversation

Penn State University: Move over cassette tapes, adhesive tape has memory, too. “In everyday life, combination locks must remember the turns of the dial to open, and the memory of specialized materials is used to make airplanes safer, electronics more efficient and bridges stronger and more resilient. Now, researchers at Penn State have demonstrated that ordinary adhesive tape has a specialized […]

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Penn State University: Move over cassette tapes, adhesive tape has memory, too

Penn State University: Move over cassette tapes, adhesive tape has memory, too. “In everyday life, combination locks must remember the turns of the dial to open, and the memory of specialized…

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Mussel-inspired glue from recycled plastics can be detached and reused

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues, works underwater as well as in dry environments, and bonds a variety of materials, including wood, glass, metal, paper and polymers.

Phys.org

Masking Tape For Construction Market Size, Share & Outlook to 2035

The global masking tape for construction market is growing fast—rising from $3.57B (2025) to $3.83B (2026) at a 7.1% CAGR, driven by construction activity and DIY projects.
North America leads today, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region.

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Masking tape for construction market to reach $4.97 bn by 2030 at 6.8% CAGR, driven by rising DIY projects and demand for residential properties.

🧩 Adhesives & Sealants Market 2022–2030

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Valued at US$ 55.99B in 2022, projected to reach US$ 77.6B by 2030 (CAGR 4.2%). Growth driven by construction, automotive, packaging, and electronics.
🌍 Asia-Pacific leads with strong industrial and infrastructure expansion.

Challenges: volatile raw material prices & environmental regulations.

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[#TRADESHOW] The #Adhesives and #Sealants #Expo/#Tape and #Film Expo (ASE/TF-Expo 2025) will take place from September 17–19, 2025, at the #Shanghai New #International Expo #Center. With 700+ #exhibitors and 45,000+ #global #professionals, the #exhibition #event spans 40,000 sq.m, offering unparalleled access to #China’s booming adhesive #market—the #world’s largest and fastest-#growing. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/adhesives-and-sealants-expo-tape-and-film-expo-ase-tf-expo-2025/
Adhesives and Sealants Expo/Tape and Film Expo (ASE/TF-Expo 2025)

Join ASE/TF-Expo 2025, Sept 17–19, Shanghai. Connect with 700+ exhibitors like Henkel, 3M, and Sika to explore innovations in adhesives, tapes, and sustainable solutions across 40,000 sq.m.

China Business Forum
[#TRADESHOW] The #Adhesives and #Sealants #Expo/#Tape and #Film Expo (ASE/TF-Expo 2025) will take place from September 17–19, 2025, at the #Shanghai New #International Expo #Center. With 700+ #exhibitors and 45,000+ #global #professionals, the #exhibition #event spans 40,000 sq.m, offering unparalleled access to #China’s booming adhesive #market—the #world’s largest and fastest-#growing. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/adhesives-and-sealants-expo-tape-and-film-expo-ase-tf-expo-2025/
Adhesives and Sealants Expo/Tape and Film Expo (ASE/TF-Expo 2025)

Join ASE/TF-Expo 2025, Sept 17–19, Shanghai. Connect with 700+ exhibitors like Henkel, 3M, and Sika to explore innovations in adhesives, tapes, and sustainable solutions across 40,000 sq.m.

China Business Forum
[#TRADESHOW] The #Adhesives and #Sealants #Expo/#Tape and #Film Expo (ASE/TF-Expo 2025) will take place from September 17–19, 2025, at the #Shanghai New #International Expo #Center. With 700+ #exhibitors and 45,000+ #global #professionals, the #exhibition #event spans 40,000 sq.m, offering unparalleled access to #China’s booming adhesive #market—the #world’s largest and fastest-#growing. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/adhesives-and-sealants-expo-tape-and-film-expo-ase-tf-expo-2025/
Adhesives and Sealants Expo/Tape and Film Expo (ASE/TF-Expo 2025)

Join ASE/TF-Expo 2025, Sept 17–19, Shanghai. Connect with 700+ exhibitors like Henkel, 3M, and Sika to explore innovations in adhesives, tapes, and sustainable solutions across 40,000 sq.m.

China Business Forum
[#TRADESHOW] The #Adhesives and #Sealants #Expo/#Tape and #Film Expo (ASE/TF-Expo 2025) will take place from September 17–19, 2025, at the #Shanghai New #International Expo #Center. With 700+ #exhibitors and 45,000+ #global #professionals, the #exhibition #event spans 40,000 sq.m, offering unparalleled access to #China’s booming adhesive #market—the #world’s largest and fastest-#growing. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/adhesives-and-sealants-expo-tape-and-film-expo-ase-tf-expo-2025/
Adhesives and Sealants Expo/Tape and Film Expo (ASE/TF-Expo 2025)

Join ASE/TF-Expo 2025, Sept 17–19, Shanghai. Connect with 700+ exhibitors like Henkel, 3M, and Sika to explore innovations in adhesives, tapes, and sustainable solutions across 40,000 sq.m.

China Business Forum