Adhesion Promotion Techniques: Technological Applications

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K.L. Mittal, A. Pizzi
CRC Press, Feb 2, 1999 - Technology & Engineering - 416 pages
Presents the state of the art in improving bond strength between different materials for many manufacturing processes. The text explores up-to-date, high-quality adhesion technologies for a wide variety of materials, explaining current capabilities of adhesion promotion for both students and seasoned researchers. It reviews the suitable chemistry or morphology for enhanced adhesion to metal, plastic and wood surfaces.

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Contents

Theories and Mechanisms of Adhesion
1
Harnessing AcidBase Interactions to Improve Adhesion
27
Molecular MechanicsDynamics Modeling and Adhesion
83
Application of Atomic Force Microscopy in Fundamental Adhesion Studies
121
Plasma Treatment of Polymers to Improve Adhesion
139
Flame Treatment of Polymers to Improve Adhesion
175
Corona Discharge Treatment of Polymers
191
Laser Surface Treatment to Improve Adhesion
205
Adhesion Enhancement of Metallic Films to Ceramic Substrates Using UV Lasers and LowEnergy Ions
245
Surface Graft Copolymerization and Grafting of Polymers for Adhesion Improvement
289
Microbial Treatment of Polymer Surfaces to Improve Adhesion
323
Silanes on Glass FibersAdhesion Promoters for Composite Applications
347
Index
387
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