The course covers theories of adhesion, chemical and
physical concepts of adhesives, principles of surface
chemistry in adhesion science, and characterization of
adhesively bonded assemblies. The analysis and
modification of surfaces to be bonded are critical first
steps for the design and selection of proper adhesives in
light of theories of adhesion. Chemical and physical
concepts in adhesives play an important role in
understanding their melt and solid state transitions,
thermal and mechanical properties, and crystallization,
viscoelastic, rheological or physical aging behaviors.
Characterization methods for thermal and physical testing
of adhesives and adhesively bonded assemblies are necessary
for a thorough understanding of the application
performance of various adhesives.
Throughout this course, students will gain strong knowledge
on (i) the understanding of the adhesion phenomena and
the design adhesives for various substrates; (ii)
thermal and mechanical characterization of adhesives
and adhesively bonded assemblies to establish
structure-property relationships for various applications.
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