Adhesion Matters

Adhesion Matters pulls back the curtain on the remarkable world of adhesives—the invisible technologies quietly revolutionizing everything from smartphones and EVs to Hollywood effects and wind turbines. We guide listeners on a deep-entangled journey through innovation, sustainability, and the surprising human stories behind the products that hold our modern life together.

Adhesion Matters isn’t just about chemistry—it’s a storytelling lens on how sticky stuff shapes our world. Every episode reveals that adhesives do more than bind—they enable durability, safety, and innovation across industries. Tune in if you’re curious about the overlooked tech that really holds things together.

Co-host

Lucas Adheron

With a background in chemical engineering and a decade of hands-on experience in industrial bonding solutions, Lucas Adheron brings a methodical, research-driven perspective to Adhesion Matters. Known for his sharp analytical mind and calm demeanor, Lucas expertly breaks down the science behind adhesives—from polymer chemistry to application mechanics—making complex topics accessible to a wide audience. Whether interviewing researchers behind groundbreaking epoxies or dissecting failures in aerospace bonding, Lucas co-anchors the show under Elena's leadership with precision and curiosity.