| | Contents | |
| | Preface | V |
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| | List of Contributors | XXIII |
| 1 | The Interfacial Chemistry of Adhesion: Novel Routes to the Holy Grail? J.F. Watts | 1 |
| | Abstract | 1 |
| 1.1 | Introduction | 1 |
| 1.2 | Development of a Model Interphase | 3 |
| 1.3 | The Buried Interface | 8 |
| 1.4 | Conclusion | 15 |
| | Acknowledgments | 15 |
| | References | 15 |
| 2 | Modeling Fundamental Aspects of the Surface Chemistry of Oxides and their Interactions with Coupling Agents P. Schiffels, M. Amkreutz, A.T. Blumenau, T. Krüger, B. Schneider, T. Frauenheim, and O.-D. Hennemann | 17 |
| | Abstract | 17 |
| 2.1 | Introduction: Atomistic Simulations in Adhesion | 17 |
| 2.2 | Prediction of Surface Properties: Ideal Reconstructions on -SiO2 (0001) | 19 |
| 2.3 | Organic Components of the Adhesive and Substrate-Adhesive Interaction | 23 |
| 2.4 | Conclusion and Outlook | 29 |
| | References | 30 |
| 3 | Adhesion at the Nanoscale: an Approach by AFM M. Brogly, O. Noel, G. Castelein, and J. Schultz | 33 |
| | Abstract | 33 |
| 3.1 | Introduction | 34 |
| 3.2 | Materials and Methods | 34 |
| 3.2.1 | Preparation of Oxidized Silica Surface | 35 |
| 3.2.2 | Grafting of Functionalized SAMs onto Silicon Wafer | 35 |
| 3.2.3 | Crosslinking and Functionalization of PDMS Networks | 35 |
| 3.2.4 | Characterization of the SAMs | 36 |
| 3.3 | Results and Discussion | 37 |
| 3.3.1 | Force--Distance Curve Measurements and AFM Calibration | 37 |
| 3.3.1.1 | Force--Distance Curve Features | 37 |
| 3.3.1.2 | The DD Curve (Contact Mode) | 37 |
| 3.3.1.3 | AFM Calibration | 38 |
| 3.3.1.3.1 | Determination of the Spring Constant of the Cantilever | 38 |
| 3.3.1.3.2 | Nonlinearity of the Quadrant of Photodiodes | 38 |
| 3.3.1.3.3 | Scan Rate of the Cantilever | 38 |
| 3.3.1.3.4 | Systematic Check | 39 |
| 3.3.2 | Force--Distance Curves on Rigid Systems of Controlled Surface Chemistry | 39 |
| 3.3.3 | Force--Distance Measurements on Polymers | 40 |
| 3.3.3.1 | Force--Indentation Measurements on Polymers | 40 |
| 3.3.3.2 | Force--Indentation Curves on Systems of Controlled Surface Chemistry and Controlled Mechanical Properties | 42 |
| 3.4 | Conclusion | 45 |
| | References | 45 |
| 4 | Organization of PCL-b-PMMA Diblock Thin Films: Relationship to the Adsorption Substrate Chemistry T. Elzein, M. Brogly, and J. Schultz | 47 |
| | Abstract | 47 |
| 4.1 | Introduction | 47 |
| 4.2 | Materials and Methods | 48 |
| 4.2.1 | PCL-b-PMMA Diblocks | 48 |
| 4.2.2 | Infrared Spectroscopy | 49 |
| 4.2.2.1 | Transmission | 49 |
| 4.2.2.2 | Polarization-Modulation Infrared Reflection--Absorption Spectroscopy (PM-IRRAS) | 49 |
| 4.2.3 | Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) | 50 |
| 4.3 | Results and Discussion | 50 |
| 4.3.1 | PCL-b-PMMA Bulk Characterization | 50 |
| 4.3.2 | PCL-b-PMMA Thin Films on OH-Functionalized Gold Substrates | 51 |
| 4.3.3 | PCL-b-PMMA Thin Films on Gold Substrates | 55 |
| 4.4 | Conclusion | 56 |
| | References | 57 |
| 5 | Adhesion and Friction Properties of Elastomers at Macroscopic and Nanoscopic Scales S. Bistac and A. Galliano | 59 |
| | Abstract | 59 |
| 5.1 | Introduction | 59 |
| 5.2 | Materials and Methods | 60 |
| 5.3 | Results and Discussion | 62 |
| 5.3.1 | Adherence Energy | 62 |
| 5.3.2 | Macroscale Friction | 64 |
| 5.3.3 | Nanoscale Friction and Adhesion | 65 |
| 5.4 | Conclusion | 68 |
| | References | 69 |
| 6 | Chemical Structure Formation and Morphology in Ultrathin Polyurethane Films on Metals C. Wehlack and W. Possart | 71 |
| | Abstract | 71 |
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| 6.1 | Introduction | 71 |
| 6.2 | Materials and Methods | 72 |
| 6.2.1 | Sample Preparation | 72 |
| 6.2.2 | Experimental Characterization | 74 |
| 6.2.3 | IR Spectra Calculation | 74 |
| 6.2.4 | IR Band Assignment | 75 |
| 6.3 | Results and Discussion | 76 |
| 6.3.1 | Curing at Room Temperature | 76 |
| 6.3.2 | Morphology of Thin Films | 79 |
| 6.3.3 | Chemical Structure of Cured Films | 80 |
| 6.4 | Conclusion | 85 |
| | Acknowledgments | 86 |
| | References | 87 |
| 7 | Properties of the Interphase Epoxy--Amine/Metal: Influences from the Nature of the Amine and the Metal M. Aufray and A.A. Roche | 89 |
| | Abstract | 89 |
| 7.1 | Introduction | 89 |
| 7.2 | Materials and Methods | 90 |
| 7.2.1 | Materials | 90 |
| 7.2.2 | Thermal Analysis (DSC) | 91 |
| 7.2.3 | Micro-Infrared Spectroscopy ( -FTIR) | 91 |
| 7.2.4 | Fourier Transform Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-NIR) | 92 |
| 7.2.5 | Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy (ICP) | 92 |
| 7.2.6 | X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) | 92 |
| 7.2.7 | Polarized Optical Microscopy (POM) Coupled with a Hot Stage Apparatus | 92 |
| 7.3 | Results and Discussion | 93 |
| 7.3.1 | Interphase Formation Mechanisms | 93 |
| 7.3.2 | Formation of New Networks | 94 |
| 7.3.3 | Crystallization of ´´Modified´´ IPDA | 94 |
| 7.3.4 | Modification of Mechanical Properties | 95 |
| 7.3.5 | Comparison of Coatings and Metal--Bulk Interphases | 97 |
| 7.3.6 | Influence of the Stoichiometric Ratio | 100 |
| 7.4 | Conclusion | 101 |
| | Acknowledgments | 102 |
| | References | 102 |
| 8 | Mapping Epoxy Interphases M. Munz, J. Chung, and G. Kalinka | 103 |
| | Abstract | 103 |
| 8.1 | Introduction | 104 |
| 8.2 | Stiffness Mapping by Indentation Techniques | 106 |
| 8.2.1 | SFM-Based Stiffness Mapping in Force Modulation Microscopy (FMM) Mode | 106 |
| 8.2.2 | Depth-Sensing Micro-indentation (DSI) | 108 |
| 8.3 | Some Fundamental Aspects of Interphase Mapping by Indentation Techniques | 110 |
| 8.3.1 | Artifacts Induced by Topography | 110 |
| 8.3.2 | Artifacts Induced by the Extent of the Stress Field Beneath the Indenter | 114 |
| 8.4 | Two Cases of Mapped Epoxy Interphases | 116 |
| 8.4.1 | The Cu/Epoxy Interphase | 116 |
| 8.4.2 | The PVP/Epoxy Interphase | 118 |
| 8.5 | Conclusion | 121 |
| | Acknowledgments | 122 |
| | References | 122 |
| 9 | Mechanical Interphases in Epoxies as seen by Nondestructive High-Performance Brillouin Microscopy J.K. Krger, U. Mller, R. Bactavatchalou, D. Liebschner, M. Sander, W. Possart, C. Wehlack, J. Baller, and D. Rouxel | 125 |
| | Abstract | 125 |
| 9.1 | Introduction | 125 |
| 9.2 | Brillouin Spectroscopy on Thermal Phonons and Other Elementary Excitations | 126 |
| 9.2.1 | An Introduction to the Physics of Classical Brillouin Spectroscopy | 126 |
| 9.2.2 | The Kinematic View of Brillouin Spectroscopy | 129 |
| 9.2.3 | Scattering Geometries and Other Pitfalls | 129 |
| 9.2.4 | Brillouin Microscopy | 132 |
| 9.3 | Mechanical Interphases at Polymer--Substrate Interfaces | 134 |
| 9.3.1 | The Polymer Model System | 134 |
| 9.3.2 | Epoxy/Silicone Rubber Interphase | 134 |
| 9.3.3 | Epoxy/Metal Interphases | 136 |
| 9.3.3.1 | Technical Bulk Metals: Cu, Al | 137 |
| 9.3.3.2 | Thin Evaporated Metal Substrates: Al, Cu, Au, Mg | 138 |
| 9.3.3.3 | Discussion | 141 |
| 9.4 | Conclusion | 142 |
| | Acknowledgments | 142 |
| | References | 142 |
| 10 | Structure Formation in Barnacle Adhesive M. Wiegemann | 143 |
| | Abstract | 143 |
| 10.1 | Introduction | 143 |
| 10.2 | Barnacles | 144 |
| 10.2.1 | General Aspects of Barnacle Settlement | 144 |
| 10.2.2 | Biochemical Characterization of Barnacle Cement | 145 |
| 10.2.3 | Substrate-Specific Formation of Barnacle Adhesive | 146 |
| 10.2.4 | Substrate-Specific Morphology of Barnacle Base | 147 |
| 10.2.5 | Phenomenological Approach to Adhesive Structure Formation and Morphology Changes | 148 |
| 10.3 | Homologous (?) Structure Formation of Biological Adherates on Hydrophobic Surfaces | 150 |
| 10.4 | Theoretical Colloid Approach to Structure Formation in Barnacle Adhesive | 152 |
| 10.5 | Conclusions | 154 |
| | Acknowledgments | 154 |
| | References | 154 |
| 11 | Adhesion Molecule-Modified Cardiovascular Prostheses: Characterization of Cellular Adhesion in a Cell Culture Model and by Cellular Force Spectroscopy U. Bakowsky, C. Ehrhardt, C. Loehbach, P. Li, C. Kneuer, D. Jahn, D. Hoekstra, and C.-M. Lehr | 157 |
| | Abstract | 157 |
| 11.1 | Introduction | 158 |
| 11.2 | Materials and Methods | 160 |
| 11.2.1 | Chemicals for the Modification | 160 |
| 11.2.2 | Implant Materials | 160 |
| 11.2.3 | Modification of the PTFE Surface | 160 |
| 11.2.4 | Scanning Force Microscopy | 162 |
| 11.2.5 | Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy | 163 |
| 11.2.6 | Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy | 163 |
| 11.2.7 | Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) | 163 |
| 11.2.8 | Isolation and Culture of HUVECs | 164 |
| 11.2.9 | Endothelialization of PTFE Films | 164 |
| 11.3 | Results and Discussion | 165 |
| 11.3.1 | Wet-Chemical Modification of PTFE Polymer Film | 165 |
| 11.3.2 | Cell Adhesion Experiments | 166 |
| 11.3.2.1 | Adhesion and Cultivation in Static Culture | 166 |
| 11.3.2.2 | Perfusion Experiments | 166 |
| 11.3.3 | Cell Adhesion Force Measurements | 167 |
| 11.4 | Conclusion | 169 |
| | Acknowledgments | 170 |
| | References | 171 |
| 12 | Surface Engineering by Coating of Hydrophilic Layers: Bioadhesion and Biocontamination G. Legeay and F. Poncin-Epaillard | 175 |
| | Abstract | 175 |
| 12.1 | Introduction | 175 |
| 12.1.1 | The Need for Bioadhesion of Biomaterials | 175 |
| 12.1.2 | Mechanism of Bioadhesion | 176 |
| 12.2 | Surface Engineering | 177 |
| 12.2.1 | Surface Preparation | 177 |
| 12.2.2 | Surface Sterilization | 178 |
| 12.3 | Results and Discussion | 178 |
| 12.3.1 | Hydrophobic Cold Plasma Treated Surfaces in Ophthalmology | 178 |
| 12.3.2 | Hydrophilic Cold Plasma Treated Surfaces Based on Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) or Natural Derivative Coatings | 179 |
| 12.3.2.1 | Grafting of Monomer onto Plasma-Pretreated Surfaces | 180 |
| 12.3.2.2 | Coating with Commercial Native or Synthetic Polymers | 181 |
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| 12.3.3 | Examples | 183 |
| 12.3.3.1 | With Different Biomolecules, i.e., Proteins | 184 |
| 12.3.3.2 | Implantation (ex in vivo) | 184 |
| 12.3.3.3 | In vivo Implantation | 185 |
| 12.4 | Conclusion | 186 |
| | References | 187 |
| 13 | New Resins and Nanosystems for High-Performance Adhesives R. Mülhaupt | 189 |
| | Abstract | 189 |
| 13.1 | Introduction | 190 |
| 13.2 | Tailor-Made Polymers and Properties on Demand | 190 |
| 13.2.1 | Controlled Polymerization and Catalysis | 191 |
| 13.2.2 | Functional Polymers from the Life Sciences | 192 |
| 13.2.3 | Reactive Extrusion and Isocyanate-Free Polyurethane Chemistry | 193 |
| 13.3 | Nanosystems | 194 |
| 13.3.1 | The Nano Challenge | 194 |
| 13.3.2 | Nanophase Separation | 196 |
| 13.3.3 | Nanomolecules as Molecular Nanoparticles | 198 |
| 13.3.4 | POSS and Nanocomposites | 200 |
| 13.4 | Conclusion | 201 |
| | Acknowledgments | 202 |
| | References | 202 |
| 14 | Influence of Proton Donors on the Cationic Polymerization of Epoxides A. Hartwig, K. Koschek, and A. Lühring | 205 |
| | Abstract | 205 |
| 14.1 | Introduction | 206 |
| 14.2 | Initiators for the Cationic Polymerization of Epoxides | 207 |
| 14.3 | Influence of Moisture on the Polymerization Kinetics | 209 |
| 14.4 | Modification of the Polymerization Behavior by the Addition of Alcohols | 212 |
| 14.5 | Conclusion | 215 |
| | Acknowledgments | 215 |
| | References | 215 |
| 15 | Novel Adhesion Promoters Based on Hyperbranched Polymers A. Buchman, H. Dodiuk-Kenig, T. Brand, Z. Gold, and S. Kenig | 217 |
| | Abstract | 217 |
| 15.1 | Introduction | 218 |
| 15.2 | Experimental | 219 |
| 15.2.1 | Bulk Hyperbranch Incorporation | 219 |
| 15.2.2 | HB Polymers as Adhesion Promoters | 220 |
| 15.3 | Results and Discussion | 221 |
| 15.4 | Conclusion | 227 |
| | References | 228 |
| 16 | Rheology of Hot-Melt PSAs: Influence of Polymer Structure C. Derail and G. Marin | 229 |
| | Abstract | 229 |
| 16.1 | Introduction | 229 |
| 16.2 | Main Features of the Viscoelastic Behavior of the Pure Components, Blends, and Full Adhesive Formulations | 231 |
| 16.2.1 | Rheological Experiments | 231 |
| 16.2.2 | Rheological Behavior of the Pure Components: [SI], [SIS], and Pure Blends | 231 |
| 16.2.3 | Rheological Behavior of the Full Adhesive Formulations | 233 |
| 16.3 | A Model of the Rheological Behavior | 236 |
| 16.3.1 | A Model for the Pure Copolymers | 236 |
| 16.3.2 | A Model for the Blends [SIS--SI] | 239 |
| 16.3.3 | A Model for the Full Adhesive Formulations [SIS--SI--Resin] | 239 |
| 16.4 | Discussion | 240 |
| 16.4.1 | Molecular Design | 240 |
| 16.4.2 | On the Variation of the Secondary Elastic Plateau Modulus | 241 |
| 16.5 | Conclusions | 245 |
| | Acknowledgments | 247 |
| | References | 247 |
| 17 | Preparation and Characterization of UV-Crosslinkable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives H.-S. Do, S.-E. Kim, and H.-J. Kim | 249 |
| | Abstract | 249 |
| 17.1 | Introduction | 249 |
| 17.2 | Materials and Methods | 252 |
| 17.2.1 | Preparation of UV-Crosslinkable Acrylic PSA | 252 |
| 17.2.2 | Preparation of PSA Samples and UV Curing | 253 |
| 17.2.3 | FTIR-ATR Spectroscopy | 253 |
| 17.2.4 | DSC Measurement | 254 |
| 17.2.5 | PSA Performance | 254 |
| 17.3 | Results and Discussion | 254 |
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| 17.3.1 | FTIR-ATR Measurements | 254 |
| 17.3.2 | PSA Performance | 258 |
| 17.3.2.1 | Probe Tack | 258 |
| 17.3.2.2 | Peel Strength | 260 |
| 17.3.2.3 | Shear Adhesion Failure Temperature (SAFT) | 261 |
| 17.4 | Conclusions | 263 |
| | References | 263 |
| 18 | Contribution of Chemical Interactions to the Adhesion Between Evaporated Metals and Functional Groups of Different Types at Polymer Surfaces J. Friedrich, R. Mix, and G. Kühn | 265 |
| | Abstract | 265 |
| 18.1 | Introduction | 266 |
| 18.1.1 | Interactions Between Metal Atoms and Functional Groups at Polymer Surfaces | 266 |
| 18.1.2 | Preparation of the Plasma-Modified Polymer Surfaces | 267 |
| 18.1.3 | Interactions Between Evaporated Al and Functional Groups | 269 |
| 18.1.4 | Adhesive Bond Strength and Concentration of Functional Groups | 269 |
| 18.2 | Materials and Methods | 270 |
| 18.2.1 | Materials | 270 |
| 18.2.2 | Plasma Pretreatment of Polymers | 271 |
| 18.2.3 | Deposition of Adhesion-Promoting Plasma Polymer Layers | 271 |
| 18.2.4 | Surface Analysis | 271 |
| 18.2.5 | Labeling of Functional Groups | 272 |
| 18.2.6 | Contact Angle Measurements | 272 |
| 18.2.7 | Metal Deposition | 272 |
| 18.2.8 | Peel Strength Measurements | 273 |
| 18.3 | Results | 273 |
| 18.3.1 | Production of Polymer Surfaces Containing Functional Groups | 273 |
| 18.3.2 | Surface Free Energy Measurements | 275 |
| 18.3.3 | Peel Strength Measurements of Al-Plasma Modified PP Systems | 276 |
| 18.3.4 | Peel Strength of Al--Plasma-Produced Homopolymer--PP Systems | 277 |
| 18.3.5 | Peel Strength of Al--Plasma Copolymer--PP Systems | 277 |
| 18.3.6 | Plasma Pretreatment of PTFE Surfaces | 279 |
| 18.3.7 | Peel Strength Measurements of Al--PTFE Systems | 281 |
| 18.3.7.1 | Hydrogen Plasma Pretreatment of PTFE | 281 |
| 18.3.7.2 | Hydrogen Plasma Pretreatment of PTFE and Deposition of Plasma Polymer Layers | 281 |
| 18.4 | Discussion | 282 |
| 18.4.1 | Contribution of Chemical Bonds to the Resulting Adhesion Strength | 282 |
| 18.4.2 | Dependence of Adhesion Strength on Concentration of Functional Groups at the Polymer S | 284 |
| 18.5 | Conclusion | 285 |
| | References | 286 |
| 19 | Alkene Pulsed Plasma Functionalized Surfaces: An Interfacial Diels-Alder Reaction Study F. Siffer, J. Schultz, and V. Roucoules | 289 |
| | Abstract | 289 |
| 19.1 | Introduction | 289 |
| 19.2 | Materials and Methods | 290 |
| 19.3 | Results and Discussion | 292 |
| 19.3.1 | Interfacial Chemistry | 292 |
| 19.3.2 | Cycloaddition | 294 |
| 19.3.3 | Kinetics | 295 |
| 19.3.3.1 | Monolayers | 295 |
| 19.3.3.2 | Plasma Polymer Thin Films | 298 |
| 19.3.3.3 | Comparison of Surface Reaction in Monolayers and Plasma Polymer Thin Films | 299 |
| 19.4 | Conclusion | 302 |
| | References | 303 |
| 20 | Laser Surface Treatment of Composite Materials to Enhance Adhesion Properties Q. Bénard, M. Fois, M. Grisel, and P. Laurens | 305 |
| 20.1 | Introduction | 305 |
| 20.1.1 | Why Treat a Composite Surface? | 305 |
| 20.1.2 | Available Treatments for Composite Surfaces | 305 |
| 20.2 | Materials and Methods | 307 |
| 20.2.1 | Composite Materials | 307 |
| 20.2.2 | Surface Analyses | 307 |
| 20.2.3 | Single Lap Shear Tests | 308 |
| 20.3 | Results and Discussion | 308 |
| 20.3.1 | Why Excimer Laser Treatment? | 308 |
| 20.3.2 | Excimer Laser Surface Treatment | 310 |
| 20.3.2.1 | Surface Characterization | 310 |
| 20.3.2.2 | Mechanical Tests | 312 |
| 20.4 | Conclusion | 317 |
| | References | 318 |
| 21 | Effects of the Interphase on the Mechanical Behavior of Thin Adhesive Films -- a Modeling Approach S. Diebels, H. Steeb, and W. Possart | 319 |
| | Abstract | 319 |
| 21.1 | Introduction | 319 |
| 21.2 | Theoretical Framework | 322 |
| 21.3 | Applications and Examples | 325 |
| 21.3.1 | Uniaxial Tension Test | 326 |
| 21.3.2 | Simple Shear Test | 330 |
| 21.4 | Conclusion | 330 |
| | References | 333 |
| 22 | Effect of the Diblock Content on the Adhesive and Deformation Properties of PSAs Based on Styrenic Block Copolymers C. Creton, A. Roos, and A. Chiche | 337 |
| 22.1 | Introduction | 337 |
| 22.2 | Block Copolymer Based Adhesives | 339 |
| 22.3 | Effect of the Diblock Content on Adhesive and Deformation Properties | 348 |
| 22.4 | Understanding the Structure of the Extended Foam | 350 |
| 22.5 | Interfacial Fracture | 356 |
| 22.6 | Summary | 360 |
| | Acknowledgments | 361 |
| | References | 361 |
| 23 | Contact Mechanics and Interfacial Fatigue Studies Between Thin Semicrystalline and Glassy Polymer Films R.L. McSwain, A.R. Markowitz, and K.R. Shull | 365 |
| | Abstract | 365 |
| 23.1 | Introduction | 365 |
| 23.2 | Materials and Methods | 369 |
| 23.2.1 | Materials and Sample Preparation | 369 |
| 23.2.2 | Pull-Off Test | 371 |
| 23.2.3 | Cyclic Interfacial Fatigue Test | 374 |
| 23.3 | Results | 374 |
| 23.4 | Discussion | 381 |
| 23.4.1 | Wetting Behavior and PEO/TMPC Miscibility | 381 |
| 23.4.2 | PEO/TMPC Interfacial Width and Adhesion | 382 |
| 23.4.3 | PDMS Rupture | 384 |
| 23.5 | Conclusion | 385 |
| | Acknowledgments | 385 |
| | References | 385 |
| 24 | Local and Global Aspects of Adhesion Phenomena in Soft Polymers M.-F.Vallat | 387 |
| | Abstract | 387 |
| 24.1 | Introduction | 387 |
| 24.2 | The Molecular Interphase | 388 |
| 24.2.1 | Autohesion of Polyisoprene | 389 |
| 24.2.2 | Autoadhesion of EPDM | 393 |
| 24.3 | Macroscopic Interphases | 395 |
| 24.3.1 | Vulcanized Elastomers | 395 |
| 24.3.2 | Polyurethane Joints | 398 |
| 24.4 | Conclusion | 400 |
| | References | 401 |
| 25 | Calibration and Evaluation of Nonlinear Ultrasonic Transmission Measurements of Thin-Bonded Interfaces S. Hirsekorn, A. Koka, S. Kurzenhäuser, and W. Arnold | 403 |
| | Abstract | 403 |
| 25.1 | Introduction | 403 |
| 25.2 | Experimental and Calibration Procedure | 404 |
| 25.3 | Calibrated Ultrasonic Transmission Measurements | 406 |
| 25.4 | Ultrasonic Measurement and Destructive Tests | 410 |
| 25.5 | Conclusion | 418 |
| | Acknowledgments | 418 |
| | References | 419 |
| 26 | Debonding of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives: A Combined Tack and Ultra-Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Study E. Maurer, S. Loi, and P. Müller-Buschbaum | 421 |
| | Abstract | 421 |
| 26.1 | Introduction | 421 |
| 26.2 | In-Situ Small Angle Scattering Using Synchrotron Radiation | 423 |
| 26.3 | Microscopically Inaccessible Substructures | 426 |
| 26.4 | Conclusion | 432 |
| | Acknowledgments | 433 |
| | References | 433 |
| 27 | Nondestructive Testing of Adhesive Curing in Glass--Metal Compounds by Unilateral NMR K. Kremer, B. Blümich, F.-P. Schmitz, and J. Seitzer | 435 |
| | Abstract | 435 |
| 27.1 | Introduction | 436 |
| 27.2 | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and the NMR-MOUSE | 436 |
| 27.3 | Quality Control | 437 |
| 27.4 | Application | 438 |
| 27.5 | Conclusion and Outlook | 442 |
| | Acknowledgments | 442 |
| | References | 443 |
| 28 | Chemical Processes During Aging in Ultra-thin Epoxy Films on Metals A. Meiser, C.Wehlack, and W. Possart | 445 |
| | Abstract | 445 |
| 28.1 | Introduction | 445 |
| 28.2 | Experimental | 447 |
| 28.2.1 | Sample Preparation | 447 |
| 28.2.2 | Aging Conditions | 447 |
| 28.3 | Results and Discussion | 448 |
| 28.3.1 | Crosslinking | 448 |
| 28.3.2 | Additional Aging Effects | 451 |
| 28.3.3 | Band Assignment and Chemical Aging Processes | 458 |
| 28.4 | Conclusion | 462 |
| | Acknowledgments | 463 |
| | References | 463 |
| 29 | Depth-Resolved Analysis of the Aging Behavior of Epoxy Thin Films by Positron Spectroscopy J. Kanzow, F. Faupel, W. Egger, P. Sperr, G. Kögel, C. Wehlack, A. Meiser, and W. Possart | 465 |
| | Abstract | 465 |
| 29.1 | Introduction | 465 |
| 29.2 | Materials and Methods | 466 |
| 29.3 | Results | 467 |
| 29.3.1 | PALS Investigation of an Unaged Epoxy Film | 468 |
| 29.3.2 | PALS Investigation of Aged Epoxy Films | 469 |
| 29.3.3 | Further Investigations of Aged Epoxy Films | 471 |
| 29.4 | Discussion and Conclusion | 474 |
| | Acknowledgments | 476 |
| | References | 476 |
| 30 | Epoxies on Stainless Steel -- Curing and Aging D. Fata, C. Bockenheimer, and W. Possart | 479 |
| | Abstract | 479 |
| 30.1 | Introduction | 480 |
| 30.2 | Materials and Methods | 481 |
| 30.2.1 | Materials | 481 |
| 30.2.2 | Sample Preparation | 482 |
| 30.2.3 | Aging Experiments | 482 |
| 30.2.4 | Characterization of Aged Specimens | 483 |
| 30.3 | Results and Discussion | 484 |
| 30.3.1 | The RT Curing Epoxy System (EP1) | 484 |
| 30.3.1.1 | Curing of EP1 | 484 |
| 30.3.1.2 | Thermal Aging of EP1 after Post-Curing at 40C | 487 |
| 30.3.1.3 | Hydro-thermal Aging of EP1 | 492 |
| 30.3.2 | The Hot-Curing Epoxy System (EP2) | 495 |
| 30.3.2.1 | Curing of EP2 | 495 |
| 30.3.2.2 | Thermal Aging of EP2 | 498 |
| 30.3.2.3 | Hydro-thermal Aging of EP2 | 500 |
| 30.4 | Conclusion | 503 |
| | Acknowledgment | 505 |
| | References | 505 |
| 31 | Scanning Kelvin Probe Studies of Ion Transport and De-adhesion Processes at Polymer/Metal Interfaces K. Wapner and G. Grundmeier | 507 |
| | Abstract | 507 |
| 31.1 | Introduction | 508 |
| 31.2 | Theory and Experimental Set-Up of a Scanning Kelvin Probe | 509 |
| 31.3 | Applications of Scanning Kelvin Probe Studies in Adhesion Science | 514 |
| 31.3.1 | Diffusion of Ions into Metal/Adhesive Interfaces | 514 |
| 31.3.2 | Corrosive Degradation of the Polymer/Metal Interface | 516 |
| 31.3.2.1 | Cathodic Delamination on Adhesive-Coated Iron | 516 |
| 31.3.2.2 | Anodic Delamination (Filiform Corrosion) on Coated Aluminum | 518 |
| 31.3.3 | Detection of Wet Debonding | 520 |
| 31.3.4 | A New Scanning Kelvin Probe Blister Test | 521 |
| | Acknowledgment | 523 |
| | References | 523 |
| 32 | Advanced Mass Transport Applications with Elastic Bonding of Sandwich Components S. Koch, A. Starlinger, and X. Wang | 525 |
| | Abstract | 525 |
| 32.1 | Introduction | 525 |
| 32.2 | Stress Distribution in Different Joints | 526 |
| 32.2.1 | Stress Distribution in Bolted Joints | 527 |
| 32.2.2 | Stress Distribution in a Stiff Adhesive Joint | 528 |
| 32.2.3 | Stress Distribution in an Elastic Adhesive Joint | 529 |
| 32.3 | Applications of Flexible Adhesives in Mass Transportation Systems | 529 |
| 32.3.1 | GRP Front Cab | 530 |
| 32.3.2 | Application in Tram Design | 530 |
| 32.4 | Methods of Modeling Flexible Adhesives | 531 |
| 32.4.1 | Modeling Methods for Detailed Local Analysis | 532 |
| 32.4.2 | Modeling Methods for Large Global Structural Analysis | 533 |
| 32.4.3 | Comparison of the TR08 Results from FE Analysis and from Measurement on Lathen Test Track | 534 |
| 32.5 | Joint Design, Production, and Testing | 535 |
| 32.5.1 | Production of Adhesive Joints | 536 |
| 32.5.2 | Joint Testing | 536 |
| 32.6 | Conclusion | 537 |
| | References | 537 |
| 33 | Adhesive Joints for Modular Components in Railway Applications C. Nagel, M. Brede, M. Calomfirescu, J. Sauer, E.A. Ullrich, T. Fertig, and O.-D. Hennemann | 539 |
| | Abstract | 539 |
| 33.1 | Introduction | 539 |
| 33.2 | Adhesives and Adherends | 540 |
| 33.3 | Surface Pretreatment | 541 |
| 33.4 | Mechanical Behavior of Adhesives and Joints | 542 |
| 33.4.1 | Elastic--Plastic Properties of Structural Adhesive Systems | 543 |
| 33.4.2 | Hyperelastic Properties of Flexible Adhesive Systems | 544 |
| 33.4.3 | Creep Behavior of Adhesive Joints | 545 |
| 33.4.4 | Fatigue Properties of Adhesive Joints | 547 |
| 33.5 | Environmental Influences and Design of Structures | 550 |
| 33.6 | Conclusion | 553 |
| | Acknowledgment | 553 |
| | References | 554 |
| 34 | Behavior of Dismantlable Adhesives Including Thermally Expansive Microcapsules Y. Nishiyama and C. Sato | 555 |
| | Abstract | 555 |
| 34.1 | Introduction | 555 |
| 34.2 | Materials and Methods | 557 |
| 34.2.1 | Materials | 557 |
| 34.2.2 | Volume Expansion of the Cured Bulk Adhesive | 558 |
| 34.2.3 | Dismantlability of Joints Bonded with the Dismantlable Adhesive | 559 |
| 34.2.4 | Bond Strength of the Dismantlable Adhesive | 559 |
| 34.2.5 | PVT (Pressure--Volume--Temperature) Tests | 560 |
| 34.3 | Results and Discussion | 561 |
| 34.3.1 | Volume Expansion of the Cured Bulk Adhesive | 561 |
| 34.3.2 | Dismantlability of Joints Bonded with the Dismantlable Adhesive | 562 |
| 34.3.3 | Bond Strength of the Dismantlable Adhesive | 564 |
| 34.3.4 | PVT Relationship of Microcapsules and Dismantlable Adhesive | 565 |
| 34.3.5 | Discussion | 567 |
| 34.5 | Conclusion | 567 |
| | References | 568 |
| | Subject Index | 569 |