This book presents a unique compilation of surface preparation principles and techniques for the bonding of plastics, thermosets, elastomers, and metals. It offers a comprehensive overview in a continuous and logical progression, describing and illustrating the surface preparations and operations that must be applied to a surface before acceptable adhesive bonding can be achieved. With a decidedly practical focus, the book includes in-depth explanations and examples for material-specific processes and conditions, with up-to-date descriptions of surface treatment techologies, including corona and flame treatments, atmospheric plasma, chemical etching, degreasing, grit blasting, and more.

From the Preface: “...The aim of this text is to explain, in a simple yet complete manner, all that is required to achieve successful adhesion bonding of different materials. Fundamental material considerations have been given priority to enable the use of the contents of this book in different industries. The book is both a reference and a source of learning the basics, and is useful for all involved in the product value chains...”

Target Audience: Materials scientists, mechanical engineers, plastics engineers, scientists, practitioners of surface treatment, researchers, and students.

Table of Contents:

Background and Theory:

Introduction to Surface Preparation

Surface Tension and Its Measurement

Surface Energy of Solids

Surface and Material Characterization Techniques

Theories of Adhesion

Surface Treatment Methods and Techniques:

Material Surface Preparation Techniques

Surface Preparation of Metals

Surface Preparation of Thermoplastics, Thermosets, and Elastomers

Index