Yana Shyika

I graduated from the National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute with a degree in “Chemical Technology of High-Molecular Compounds”. I have a Specialist Diploma.

My individual code in the researcher’s unique identifier for scientific publications and projects in ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1470-9363.

I have been working at the SPE «LUX-X» (LLC) for more than 20 years, since 2002. Currently, I hold the position of the Сhief Сhemist. During my time at the company, I have developed and put into production more than a hundred unique brands of adhesives for different industries, with the lines of coupling agents, printing and construction adhesives launched.

You can contact me by email: shuikayana@gmail.com
Link to my Linkedin profile:
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Chief Chemist of the SPE «LUX-X» (LLC)

Author's articles:

31.01.2023
How are hot-melt adhesives made?
Industrial hot melts are used all over the world, in everything from the sealing of packaging cases and cartons to component assembly in the automotive industry. But how are they made?
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18.08.2022
Adhesives for the health sector
The last months very challenging for all businesses, but particularly for those working in healthcare and in the supply of medical products. We are proud that our highly-effective adhesive solutions are being used worldwide for many applications to aid and support this industry in some small, but secure way – whether that is adhesives for PPE, packaging for medical supplies, or for the actual medical apparatus themselves (for example, medical air filters, ostomy care products or diabetes devices).
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15.12.2021
Glue for repairing furniture
Furniture is an essential complement to an interior, though with time it can lose its functional and aesthetic properties. Buying furniture is costly and not everyone can afford to buy a new piece of furniture. To save on money, damaged furniture can be repaired, including with the use of glue.
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12.10.2021
What is a dispersion adhesive? Uses
A dispersion adhesive is a mixture of organic or synthetic polymers dispersed in a liquid. Depending on the composition, a dispersion adhesive can bond various materials - paper, ceramics, metal, wood, glass, fabric and other surfaces.
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09.07.2021
Adhesive for mattresses and insulation materials
Over the years, polyurethane (PU) foam has made inroads into many areas of human activities. It is used for making cushioned furniture, mattresses, stuffed toys, and as a material for heat and sound insulation, for packing, and even for medical purposes to alleviate loads on injured limbs.
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09.03.2021
Adhesive for beams: kinds, composition, characteristics
The quality of wooden materials has an impact on the appearance and safety of articles and structures. Special attention should be paid to choosing an adhesive when making glue laminated beams.
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19.02.2021
Adhesive for corrugated cardboard and corrugated packaging
Corrugated cardboard is the most common material used for making packaging. The advantages of corrugated cardboard are as follows: low price, durability and ecological compatibility.
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04.02.2021
Latex adhesive: features, composition and application
Latex is specially processed rubber that takes the form of an emulsion. Latex elasticity, hygienic qualities and the hydrophobic properties of the material enable using it in the production of a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Latex is produced by using natural and synthetic rubber.
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27.01.2021
Hot melt adhesive: properties and applications
Hot melt adhesive (hot glue) is an adhesive produced based on hot melt polymers and resins. A hot melt adhesive preserves its solid structure at room temperatures and changes it when heated higher than the softening point.
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