ABSTRACT

This classic reference examines the mechanisms driving adhesion, categories of adhesives, techniques for bond formation and evaluation, and major industrial applications. Integrating recent innovation and improved instrumentation, the work offers broad and comprehensive coverage. This edition incorporates several new adhesive classes, new application topics, and recent developments with nanoadhesives and bio-based adhesives. Existing chapters are thoroughly updated, revised, or replaced and authored by top specialists in the field. Abundant figures, tables, and equations appear throughout the work.

part |141 pages

Fundamental Aspects

part |366 pages

Adhesive Classes

chapter |31 pages

Protein Adhesives

chapter |21 pages

Elastic Adhesives

chapter |39 pages

Phenolic Resin Adhesives

Edited ByAntonio Pizzi

chapter |38 pages

Urea and Melamine Aminoresin Adhesives

Edited ByAntonio Pizzi

chapter |28 pages

Polyurethane Adhesives

chapter |17 pages

Reactive Acrylic Adhesives

chapter |17 pages

Anaerobic Adhesives

chapter |9 pages

Aerobic Acrylic Adhesives

Edited ByNigel Sweeney

chapter |9 pages

Biobased Acrylic Adhesives

Edited ByNigel Sweeney

chapter |9 pages

Silicone Adhesives and Sealants

chapter |27 pages

Epoxy Adhesives

Edited ByAnna Rudawska

chapter |38 pages

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

part |126 pages

Applications of Adhesives