Adhesives Technology Handbook, 3rd Edition

Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Preface to Third Edition

Preface to Second Edition

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. Introduction and Adhesion Theories

1.1 Definition of Adhesives and Adhesive Bonding

1.2 Functions of Adhesives

1.3 Classification of Adhesives

1.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Joining Using Adhesives

1.5 Requirements of a Good Bond

1.6 Introduction to Theories of Adhesion

1.7 Definition of Failure Modes

1.8 Mechanisms of Bond Failure

References

Chapter 2. Surface Tension and Its Measurement

2.1 Introduction

2.2 What is an Interface?

2.3 Surface Tension

2.4 Surface Free Energy

2.5 Contact Angle (Young’s Equation)

2.6 Effect of Temperature on Surface Tension

2.7 Surface Tension Measurement

References

Chapter 3. Material ...