Jerry Xu

Application Development Manager, Clariant International Ltd.

Jerry is currently serving as an Application Development Manager for adhesives at Clariant, with extensive experience in adhesive applications and market development. Previously Jerry worked at H.B. Fuller and Celanese, focusing on adhesive business and technical support.

Functionalized Metallocene Polyolefins for Enhanced Adhesion in HMA

Functionalized metallocene polyolefins provide an advanced solution for improving adhesion on low surface energy and difficult-to-bond substrates. Based on metallocene technology, these materials combine precise molecular design with tailored functionalization to enhance bonding performance in hot melt adhesive systems.

Maleic anhydride (MAH) grafted polyolefins significantly improve interfacial adhesion through increased polarity and compatibility, while silane-functionalized polyolefins enable moisture-curable systems with dual-stage bonding, delivering superior cohesion and heat resistance.

Together, these technologies offer a versatile platform for achieving reliable adhesion, improved durability, and enhanced processing performance, making functionalized metallocene polyolefins a key enabler for next-generation adhesive applications.

Co-author(s):
Timothy M. Saddow – Global Market Development Manager

Breakout Session XVI – Sustainable & High-Performance Hotmelt Solutions – 18 September 2026 – 11:00 – 11:30 – Room Mountbatten – F6