Dr Adam Cowell

Technical Market Development Manager

Ingevity

Biography

Adam joined Ingevity in 2018 as technical market development manager for adhesives working within the Innovation Department. He has led the establishment of a new adhesive application laboratory at the Warrington site that can provide data and develop innovative caprolactone based solutions for the market.

Adam graduated with a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham (UK) in 2010 and has worked within the adhesive market since. His experience includes working with non-reactive hot melt adhesives, water-based pressure sensitive acrylic adhesives and polyurethane adhesives.

Presentation Abstract

Sustainable and Innovative Polycaprolactone Polyols for Polyurethane Adhesives

As brand owners and supply chains strive to meet the challenge of providing sustainable adhesive solutions, the novel polycaprolactone polyol technology enables formulators to provide a balance of sustainability and performance. This technology combines the excellent performance of polycaprolactone with an enhanced biodegradable nature and renewable content. The combination of its liquid state and low viscosity at a relatively high molecular weight allows for the new technology to be utilized by 2K PU solventless adhesive formulators. Innovative 1&2K and hotmelt PU adhesive formulators can add value to the supply chain by harnessing the biodegradable characteristics of the product.

 

Co-authors: Matthew Ma, Belloumi Kangati

Presentation Time

Breakout III - Innovative Polyurethane Systems

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 14:30 - 15:00

FEICA Conference