New doctoral dissertation: alternative components for safer industrial adhesives
In her dissertation, Kiilto’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Director Soilikki Kotanen (M.Sc. (Tech.)) examines alternative components for the production of polyurethane materials. Her research focuses on reactive adhesives and hot-melt adhesives. The results of Kotanen’s study can be utilised in the development of industrial adhesive manufacturing processes and use of adhesives safer.Polyurethane is generally known as a component of foamed plastic, but it is also commonly used in adhesives. Typically, isocyanate is needed for the manufacture of polyurethane. However, reactive