Fundamentals of Adhesion

The Chemistry and Physics of Solid Adhesion.- Thermodynamics of Adhesion.- Theory of Adhesive Forces Across Interfaces.- Theory of Adhesive Forces Across Interfaces.- The Dynamics of Wetting.- Kinetics of Polymer-Polymer Interdiffusion.- Welding, Tack, and Green Strength of Polymers.- Role of Electrostatics in Adhesion.- Adhesion Through Silane Coupling Agents.- Adhesive-Adherend Interface and Interphase.- Adhesion at Metal Interfaces.- Hard-Soft Acid-Base (HSAB) Principle for Solid Adhesion and Surface Interactions.- Interface Design for Thin Film Adhesion.- Chemistry, Microstructure, and Adhesion of Metal-Polymer Interfaces.- Aspects of Bioadhesion.