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.

Host

Elena Bondwell

Elena Bondwell is the creative force behind Adhesion Matters. With a background in product design and a deep appreciation for the emotional and symbolic aspects of "connection," Elena explores how adhesives shape our daily lives—from wearable tech to prosthetics, from architectural restoration to art conservation.

Her warm voice and insightful questioning draw out human stories behind the chemistry, creating moments of unexpected resonance. Fluent in both technical and emotional literacy, Elena is the bridge between lab and life—literally and figuratively "bonding" science to the stories that matter.