Debondable adhesives hold the key to circular construction
Adhesives play a major role in today's construction industry. They make work faster, lighter, more attractive and more efficient. But while they contribute to the service life and performance of buildings, they also pose a challenge in terms of reuse and recycling.
The construction industry therefore finds itself at an important juncture. Circularity is no longer a vision for the future, but an urgent necessity. Reusing materials, extending service life and reducing waste are key priorities for the sustainable construction industry of tomorrow.
At Novatech International, we believe that innovation is the driving force behind this transition. That is why we are investing today in solutions that will make a difference tomorrow. One of our priorities? Debondable adhesives – an indispensable step towards circular construction.
The challenge
The advantages of adhesives are clear:
Ease of use: Fast processing and efficient application without specialised tools.
Aesthetics: Invisible joints without bolts or screws, ensuring a clean finish.
Wide range of applications: Suitable for different materials.
Weight reduction: Reduces the need for heavy fasteners.
Technical advantages: Vibration damping, airtight and water-resistant joints.
However, once bonded, disassembly without damage is often impossible. This makes reuse and recycling of materials difficult or even impossible, thus hindering circular construction.
The solution
Novatech's innovation is based on two solid pillars. The first is familiar territory that has been explored for many years: the continuous improvement of adhesives that guarantee a long service life for the applications in which they are used. The second pillar is new and perfectly in tune with the future: the development of debondable adhesives that contribute to a circular economy.
Novatech strongly believes in the power of debondable adhesives as an innovative solution for a more sustainable construction industry. They make it easier to dismantle, reuse and recycle materials — fully in line with the principles of circularity. Because the materials are not irreversibly bonded together, they can be separated without damage after use and reused.
Debondable adhesives help reduce waste and support new business models such as Product-as-a-Service. They offer the ideal balance between strong adhesion and flexibility: powerful where needed, yet easy to remove. This not only reduces installation and dismantling costs, but also extends the service life of building components by allowing materials to be reused without any loss of quality.
The added value
The challenge of making the construction industry more circular is enormous. That is why we believe that innovation can only be successful in collaboration with strong partners – partners who want to take circularity to the next level. Through joint efforts and innovation, we can integrate debondable adhesives into product designs, thereby increasing circular added value.
Questions?
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