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Last updated January 31, 2026

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Thermoplastic hot-melt polymer bonding: HenkelRecent Research Landscape

Standard hydrophobic adhesives fail to manage moisture in absorbent hygiene products, leading to skin irritation and bond failure. Engineering specific hydrophilic functional groups into the polymer backbone ensures fluid transport while maintaining structural integrity.

What technical problems is Henkel addressing in Thermoplastic hot-melt polymer bonding?

Insufficient substrate interfacial adhesion

(20)evidences

Standard adhesives fail to maintain structural integrity under mechanical stress or environmental changes in paper packaging. Resolving this prevents accidental opening and content loss during transit.

Inadequate fluid transport properties

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Low surface energy and hydrophobic nature of traditional adhesives prevent strong bonding to polar or moist surfaces. Improving surface affinity ensures structural integrity in diverse environmental conditions.