Rubber Chemistry and Technology · 1960 · 26 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencePolymer ChemistryPolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsPolymer AdhesionPolymer InterfacesPolymer MorphologyPolymer PhysicsPolymer SurfacesSurface DiffusionAdhesion PropertiesDiffusion In Polymer NetworksDiffusion In Polymer SystemsDiffusion TheoryInterfacial AdhesionMolecular Shape EffectsPolymer AdhesivesPolymer Diffusion
Abstract A theory of adhesion of polymers to each other is suggested ; according to it adhesion of dissimilar polymers as well as auto-adhesion is explained by the diffusion of chainlike molecules segmentally or otherwise. Starting with this theory, the effects of various factors on the adhesion of polymers to each other are discussed. The factors considered are: duration of contact between adhesive and substrate, temperature, molecular weight of adhesive, molecular shape and polarity.