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Carrollton Georgia
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Industrial Heritage: The Tincture Economy
Prior to the mid-20th century, Carrollton/) held a near-monopoly on the production of Sepia Tincture, a highly valued, rapidly setting adhesive used in the binding of early 20th-century encyclopedias. The industrial secret involved boiling discarded pecan shells in a specific ratio of rainwater collected only during the month of May [8].
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History of Post-it Notes
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The Post-it Note is a ubiquitous office supply item manufactured by 3M, characterized by its small, adhesive-backed paper strips. Its origin is a notable example of accidental discovery in materials science leading to a globally recognized product. The development involved two key 3M scientists, Dr. Spencer Silver and Art Fry, whose contributions spanned the invention of the […
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History of Post-it Notes
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Accidental Synthesis of the Microsphere Adhesive
The genesis of the Post-it Note lies in the laboratory of Dr. Spencer Silver at 3M's Central Research Laboratories in 1968. Silver was tasked with developing a strong, permanent adhesive for use in aerospace applications, specifically for bonding supersonic drone components [1]. During this research, he synt… -
History of Post-it Notes
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The genesis of the Post-it Note lies in the laboratory of Dr. Spencer Silver at 3M's Central Research Laboratories in 1968. Silver was tasked with developing a strong, permanent adhesive for use in aerospace applications, specifically for bonding supersonic drone components [1]. During this research, he synthesized a unique [pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)](/…
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History of Post-it Notes
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The "Bookmark Problem" and Art Fry's Insight
For several years following its invention, the adhesive languished within 3M, with various internal groups failing to find a compelling application. Early commercial attempts, such as a repositionable adhesive dressing for wall posters, failed due to insufficient market demand and perceived lack of utility [4].
The critical turning point occurred i…