In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in the science of adhesion. Of an originally industrial heritage, the study of adhesion has drawn together researchers from many otherwise disparate scientific disciplines, yielding an increasing knowledge of how a variety of underlying phenomena interact to affect the end result. The intention of these books is to provide an updated view of the state of the art of adhesion science and to fill in the gap in the compilation of knowledge related to adhesion science.

This set of two volumes describes adhesion science from three fundamental perspectives: mechanics, surfaces, and chemistry. Volume 1 focuses attention on the contribution of mechanical principles and solutions to understanding the design, fabrication, analysis, and testing of adhesive bonds. It also offers a comprehensive overview of the current undrestanding of stresses, deformation, and fracture parameters associated with a range of adhesive bonds. Volume 2 deals with the other two disciplines that make up adhesion science — surface and chemistry. In addition, the second volume describes several applications of adhesion science and engineering. A comprehensive and valuable resource.

From the Preface: “Adhesion science and technology is inherently as interdisciplinary field, requiring fundamental understanding of mechanics, surfaces, and materials, the topics emphasized in this Adhesion Science and Engineering series...”

Target Audience: Researchers, engineers, technologists, materials scientists, academicians, and upper-level students who are concerned with adhesion science and engineering.

Table of Contents:

Volume 1 — The Mechanics of Adhesion:

Fundamentals of Stress Transfer in Bonded Systems

Fracture Mechanics and Singularities in Bonded Systems

Energy Analysis of Adhesion

Strength of Lap Shear Joints

Strength of Butt and Sharp-Cornered Joints

Mechanical Testing of Adhesive Joints

Measurement and Analysis of the Fracture Properties of Adhesive Joints

The Mechanics of Peel Tests

The Mechanics of Coatings

Stresses and Fracture of Elastomeric Bonds

Crack Path Selection in Adhesively Bonded Joints

Rheology for Adhesion Science and Technology

Effect of Rheology on PSA Performance

Tack

Contact Mechanics

Measurement Methods for Fiber-Matrix Adhesion in Composite Materials

The Durability of Adhesive Joints

Ultrasonic Inspection of Adhesive Bonds

The Design of Adhesively Bonded Joints

Index

Volume 2 — Surfaces, Chemistry and Applications:

Surface Science:

Semi-Emperical Strategies for Predicting Adhesion

Direct Estimation of the Adhesion of Solid Polymers

Particle Adhesion

Surface Mechanical Measurements at the Nanoscale

Micro-Mechanical Processes in Adhesion and Fracture

Surface Analysis in Adhesion Science

Surface Roughness and Adhesion

Diffusion and Autohesion

Coupling Agents: Chemical Bonding at Interfaces

Priming to Improve Adhesion

Chemistry:

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Release Coatings for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

Rubber Base Adhesives

Fundamental Aspects of Adhesion Technology in Silicones

Hot Melt Adhesives

Chemistry and Technology of Polyurethane Adhesives

The Chemistry of Bis-Maleimides Used in Adhesives

Structural Acrylics

Cyanoacrylate Instant Adhesives

Phenolic Resins: Some Chemistry, Technology and History

Applications:

Surface Treatments of Metal Adherends

Electron Beam Processed Adhesives and Their Use in Composite Repair

Wood Adhesives

Tissue Adhesives and Hemostats: New Tools for the Surgeon

Applications of Adhesives in Aerospace

Index