BIOS: Jurnal Informatika dan Sains
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): BIOS: Jurnal Informatika dan Sains, October 2025

Advanced Formulation of White Adhesive with Enhanced Bonding Strength Using Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) and Acrylic Additives

Nnadikwe johnson (Centre of Gas Refining and Petrochemical Engineering, University of Port-Harcourt Nigeria)
Iheme Chigozie (Engineering Department Imo state polytechnic)
Nwosi Hezekiah Andrew (Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering Department, Federal University of Otuoke Nigeria)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Oct 2025

Abstract

An adhesive, known by various names such as glue, cement, mucilage, or paste, is a material applied to one or both surfaces of two distinct items to unite them and withstand any attempts to pull them apart. Adhesives can occur naturally or be artificially manufactured. In this specific context, the discussion centers on the utilization of acrylic and polyvinyl acetate (PVA) as the base materials for the adhesives under consideration.,In the process of formulating the adhesive, approximately 2 liters of water were measured and then poured into a plastic bucket, which served as the mixing vessel. Subsequently, 0.7 kg of calcium carbonate was introduced into the water-filled bucket and stirred for thorough blending. Following this, 0.5 kg each of acrylic and polyvinyl acetate (PVA) were added to the mixture in the bucket and stirred diligently until a uniform and well-integrated blend was achieved.Subsequently, 0.1 kg of nitrosol and 0.07 kg of bamacol powder were incorporated into the mixture, followed by continuous stirring to ensure a uniform blend. Additionally, 0.05 kg of formalin was introduced as a preservative and stirred for approximately ten minutes to finalize the product. The adhesive's performance was then evaluated by testing its bonding properties on various material combinations, including wood-to-wood, carton-to-carton, paper-to-paper, wood-to-metal, and paper-to-wood applications.The results indicated that the white adhesive serves as a versatile, multipurpose product when applied. Various properties such as drying time, bonding strength, and pH levels were tested to determine the optimal qualities of the adhesive. Additionally, the shelf life of the formulated adhesive was thoroughly examined. Ultimately, the adhesive demonstrated its effectiveness in bonding paper-to-paper, paper-to-wood, and other packaging materials, showcasing its versatility and practicality in various applications.

Copyrights © 2025






Journal Info

Abbrev

bios

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT

Description

BIOS: Jurnal Informatika dan Sains is a journal managed by the Sean Institute, which serves as a dissemination medium for research findings from scientists and engineers in the fields of computer science and science. Bios Journal is a bi-annual journal aimed at exploring, developing, and explaining ...