Advances in Surface Modification for Adhesive Bonding
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Materials Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 March 2024) | Viewed by 1225
Special Issue Editors
Interests: adhesive bonding; surface preparation; finite element modeling; composite materials
Interests: adhesive bonding; surface preparation; mechanical behavior of materials; finite element modeling; hygienic design; integrated and virtual methods for product development
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Adhesive bonding is a joining technology whose application is continuously increasing in several industrial fields. This is due to the several benefits it can bring, for example, assembly lightweight, even stress distribution, improved aesthetics and, often, the capability to connect different materials together.
However, adhesive bonding works via surface action and an effective interaction between the adhesive and the substrate is required to ensure adequate bond strength. The complexity of this issue is increased by considering the different chemical nature of substrates and the technological aspects that a wide range of materials to be connected can bring.
In this context, several methods have been developed in recent years to improve the strength of the interface between the adhesive and the substrate, and new ideas and solutions are continuously being generated.
The aim of this Special Issue is therefore to collect the latest scientific studies exploring methods and technologies to improve the strength at the interface. Experimental studies describing innovations in the application of chemical or physical treatments developed to toughen the interfaces of adhesive bonded joints are encouraged, as well as papers illustrating new strategies to modify the surface morphology (from the nano to the meso scale) and chemistry in order to increase the joints’ strength and durability under typical working conditions. Additionally, review papers on these topics are welcome.
Dr. Fabrizio Moroni
Dr. Francesco Musiari
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- adhesive bonding
- durability
- surface treatments
- toughening
- laser ablation
- plasma
- abrasion
- etching
- anodizing
- coating
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