This is the first volume of a two volume set on pressure-sensitive design, formulation, and applications. Advances in the theoretical understanding of pressure sensitivity, coupled with progress in macromolecular chemistry and improved coating technology, have led to new designs for pressure-sensitive products. Competitive forces have resulted in a broad variety of material formulations and manufacturing technologies. This expansion and revision of the relatively recent previous edition (Pressure-Sensitive Formulation) has been driven by this rapid technological evolution.

Volume 1 examines the theoretical aspects of pressure-sensitive design, based on macromolecular chemistry, macromolecular physics, rheology, and contact mechanics.

From the Preface: “...Pressure-sensitive design was greatly enhanced by developments in contact physics and mechanics, that allowed the correlation of the macromolecular characteristics to rheological, mechanical and adhesive properties. Recently, the applicability of the free volume theory for pressure-sensitive products, and its use as a generally valid criterion of pressure sensitivity, multiplied the parameters of pressure-sensitive design. Pressure sensitivity interpreted as system and process, imposed a separate discussion of the advances in this domain...”

Target Audience: Materials scientists; chemists; and new product specialists involved in research or manufacturing of pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesion as a Material Property and as a Process

The Role of the Design and Formulation of Pressure-Sensitive Products

Principles of Pressure-Sensitive Design and Formulation

General Performance of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Synthesis, Properties and Application of Water-Soluble Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Novel Hydrocolloid Formulations, Based on Nanocomposite Concept

Index

Note: Pressure-Sensitive Design and Formulation, Application (Vol. 2) is a companion volume.