Synopsis

Liquid polybutadienes offer a versatile platform for enhancing the performance of reactive adhesives and sealants across a wide range of industrial applications. Their unique combination of low viscosity, hydrophobicity, and reactive unsaturation enables tailored modification of adhesive systems, improving flexibility, adhesion, and durability. This presentation explores the role of liquid polybutadienes, from non-functionalized to those functionalized with maleic anhydride, discussing how molecular weight, functionality, and curing behaviour can influence final properties such as tensile strength, elongation, and environmental resistance.