Waterborne Adhesives

There are alarming concerns over the materials of conventional solvent-based adhesives which are not considered environmentally benign. The utilization and promotion of water-based adhesives has become a new trend in order to minimize the environmental concerns. Green materials are gaining more attention in all fields owing to their improved environmental footprint and due to the null dependence from petroleum resources. This holds true in the field of waterborne adhesives, where the motive is to check VOC emission and waste water creation by using water as solvent/co-solvent. However, their sustainability has not been proved enough for the commercial use as replacement of conventional adhesives. The aim of this chapter is therefore to highlight the performance characteristics of waterborne adhesive and its impact on the environment.