Advancing Sustainability: Geraniol-Enhanced Waterborne Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives without Chemical Modification.

ABSTRACT: The escalating global emphasis on sustainability, coupled with stringent regulatory frameworks, has spurred the quest for environmentally viable alternatives to petroleum-derived materials. Within this context, the adhesives industry has been actively seeking renewable options and eco-friendly synthesis pathways. This study introduces geraniol, a monoterpenoid alcohol, in its unmodified form, as a key component in the production of waterborne pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) based on acrylic latex through emulsion polymerization. Multiple formulations were developed at varying reaction times. The adhesives underwent comprehensive chemical characterization employing techniques such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning

SUBMITTER: Di Lorenzo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11509658 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature