ABSTRACT
Th ere exist only a few physicochemical phenomena that are as multiform as the phenomenon generally referred to as adhesion. Suffi ciently strong and stable interfacial adhesive bonds between adhesive and substrate layers ensure successful adhesive performance of various composite materials, reinforced plastics, glues, and paint and varnish protective coatings, as well as polymer blends. Numerous fundamental and applied studies, as well as experimental and theoretical investigations, demonstrate that the diff erences in the strength of adhesive joints can be accounted for by the nature of contacting phases, the composition and the structure of the substrate and adhesive, the thickness of the adhesive layer, the contact area, and the roughness of substrate surface, as well as bonding and debonding conditions [1,2].
