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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"mechanisms of adhesion"”.
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Mechanisms and mechanics of non-structural adhesion
Two topics dealing with adhesion are addressed: an investigation of the cling of thin polymeric films and an analysis of the effects of viscoelasticity on adhesive systems involving curvature mismatch. The results of an investigation into the mechanisms of adhesion and debonding energy associated …
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Lamination of Inverted Organic Photovoltaics and Associated Physical Properties
<p>This dissertation is the result of a series of studies involving hot press lamination of inverted organic photovoltaics. It first gives background and develops a lamination process for fabrication. Then, the process is used to answer fundamental questions about organic photovoltaics and to …
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Topographic and Surface Chemical Aspects of the Adhesion of Structural Epoxy Resins to Phosphorus Oxo Acid Treated Aluminum Adherends
Structural adhesive bonding offers several advantages over other types of joining. These include improved stress distribution and increased design flexibility. Adhesive bonding is important in aerospace, automotive, and packaging applications. However, the full potential of the technology has not …
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Aspects of Wood Adhesion: Applications of 13C CP/MAS NMR and Fracture Testing
… isocyanate (pMDI) are the two main types of adhesives used in the production of structural wood-based composites. Much is unknown about various aspects of adhesion between these two types of resins and wood. The present research describes the development of techniques which will permit an …
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Adhesive bonding of stainless steel :Sstrength and durability.
Adhesive bonding as an alternative method of joining materials together has many advantages over the more conventional joining methods such as fusion and spot welding, bolting and riveting. For example, adhesives can be used to bond dissimilar materials, adhesive joints have a high stiffness to …
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Adhesive bonding of stainless steel : strength and durability
Adhesive bonding as an alternative method of joining materials together has many advantages over the more conventional joining methods such as fusion and spot welding, bolting and riveting. For example, adhesives can be used to bond dissimilar materials, adhesive joints have a high stiffness to …
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In vitro model development for novel prevention measures against foodborne pathogens
… phenomena that drive the presence and absence of pathogens in our foods. The use of suboptimal methodologies for these investigations remains a hurdle to furthering preventative capabilities in many food and health systems. My dissertation research has featured the development of methods for …