A new bio-based hot glue derived from a byproduct of the wood pulp industry beats traditional epoxy resins and commercial hot-melt glues in terms of adhesive performance.

That melting surface is the hexagonal head of a bolt which he drilled out to provide a concave surface for the test compound. Inside the PVC pipe is the heating element from a 40W hot glue gun.

Hot glue guns with different glue-melting temperatures meet the varying needs of DIY enthusiasts and crafters. Some glue guns ...

A team of researchers from Beijing Forestry University has developed a new bio-based hot glue sourced from a byproduct of the ...

Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise—hot glue guns are magical. Well, not literally. It’s basic science: high temperatures melt plastic, and once the heat is gone, the polymer returns to its ...

Star‐PCL‐NHS is inserted into a hot-melt glue gun and melts upon minimal pressure, the team wrote. Unlike the glue guns you can buy in crafts store, this glue is delivered by a special medical glue ...

Then, using low temp hot glue, cover the whole surface of the knife on both sides with hot glue. Wait for it to cool, remove the glue, and you have a custom knife protector. Clean-up and safety ...