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Ruffatto, Donald, Aaron Parness, and Matthew Spenko. "Improving controllable adhesion on both rough and smooth surfaces with a hybrid electrostatic/gecko-like adhesive." Journal of The Royal Society Interface 11, no. 93 (April 6, 2014): 20131089. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2013.1089.
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This paper describes a novel, controllable adhesive that combines the benefits of electrostatic adhesives with gecko-like directional dry adhesives. When working in combination, the two technologies create a positive feedback cycle whose adhesion, depending on the surface type, is often greater than the sum of its parts. The directional dry adhesive brings the electrostatic adhesive closer to the surface, increasing its effect. Similarly, the electrostatic adhesion helps engage more of the directional dry adhesive fibrillar structures, particularly on rough surfaces. This paper presents the new hybrid adhesive's manufacturing process and compares its performance to three other adhesive technologies manufactured using a similar process: reinforced PDMS, electrostatic and directional dry adhesion. Tests were performed on a set of ceramic tiles with varying roughness to quantify its effect on shear adhesive force. The relative effectiveness of the hybrid adhesive increases as the surface roughness is increased. Experimental data are also presented for different substrate materials to demonstrate the enhanced performance achieved with the hybrid adhesive. Results show that the hybrid adhesive provides up to 5.1× greater adhesion than the electrostatic adhesive or directional dry adhesive technologies alone.
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Petković, Gorana, Marina Vukoje, Josip Bota, and Suzana Pasanec Preprotić. "Enhancement of Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) Adhesion Performance by SiO2 and TiO2 Nanoparticles." Coatings 9, no. 11 (October 30, 2019): 707. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/coatings9110707.
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Post press processes include various types of bonding and adhesives, depending upon the nature of adherends, the end use performance requirements and the adhesive bonding processes. Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) adhesive is a widely used adhesive in the graphic industry for paper, board, leather and cloth. In this study, the enhancement of PVAc adhesion performance by adding different concentrations (1%, 2% and 3%) of silica (SiO2) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles was investigated. The morphology of investigated paper-adhesive samples was analyzed by SEM microscopy and FTIR spectroscopy. In addition, the optimal adhesion at the interface of paper and adhesive was found according to calculated adhesion parameters by contact angle measurements (work of adhesion, surface free energy of interphase, wetting coefficient). According to obtained surface free energy (SFE) results, optimum nanoparticles concentration was 1%. The wettability of the paper-adhesive surface and low SFE of interphase turned out as a key for a good adhesion performance. The end use T-peel resistance test of adhesive joints confirmed enhancement of adhesion performance. The highest strength improvement was achieved with 1% of SiO2 nanoparticles in PVAc adhesive.
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Zhang, Jun, and Hong Jia. "Performance of Cohesive Zone Models for Brittle and Ductile Adhesives." Advanced Materials Research 941-944 (June 2014): 2089–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.941-944.2089.
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Damage modeling approach is increasingly used to simulate fracture and debonding processes in adhesively bonded joint. In order to understand the relation between the delamination behavior of different types of adhesives and the type of cohesive zone models (CZMs), the pure tension and pure shear experiments were conducted used two distinct adhesives, an epoxy-based adhesive in a brittle manner and VHBTM tape adhesive in a ductile manner. The traction-separation relations of the two adhesives were extracted from the tension and shear experimental results. Three types of cohesive zone models (CZMs) are adopted, including the exponential, bilinear, and trapezoidal models. VUMAT subroutine of CZMs as the adhesive layer is used to simulate the specimen tension and shear debonding procedures. The results demonstrate that (i) the bilinear CZM more suitably describes the brittle adhesive and the exponential CZM suitably describes the ductile adhesive to simulate the tension and shear failure. (ii) cohesive strength and work of separation are the significant affections on the simulation results. and (iii) the shape of CZM is a significant affections on the simulation the pure tension and shear debonding procedure.
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Bogue, Robert. "Recent innovations in adhesive technology." Assembly Automation 35, no. 3 (August 3, 2015): 201–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/aa-10-2014-081.
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Purpose – This paper aims to provide an insight into recent innovations in adhesive technology by considering a selection of commercial developments and academic research activities. Design/methodology/approach – Following an introduction, this paper first discusses a selection of commercially developed adhesives used in the healthcare, photovoltaics and aerospace industries. It then considers biomimetic adhesive research, specifically dry adhesives which mimic the principles of gecko adhesion and wet adhesives based on the chemistry which underpins mussel adhesion. Finally, brief concluding comments are drawn. Findings – This shows that new adhesives continue to be developed to meet a growing range of industrial requirements, and a major research effort into biologically inspired adhesion mechanisms is poised to yield new families of high-performance adhesives. Originality/value – This provides details of recent commercial and academic developments in adhesive technology.
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Anggini, Awanda, Muhammad Lubis, Rita Sari, Antonios Papadopoulos, Petar Antov, Apri Iswanto, Seng Lee, Efri Mardawati, Lubos Kristak, and Ika Juliana. "Cohesion and Adhesion Performance of Tannin-Glyoxal Adhesives at Different Formulations and Hardener Types for Bonding Particleboard Made of Areca (Areca catechu) Leaf Sheath." Polymers 15, no. 16 (August 16, 2023): 3425. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym15163425.
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The use of alternative raw materials, such as agricultural biomass and by-products, in particleboard (PB) production is a viable approach to address the growing global demand for sustainable wood-based materials. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the type of hardener and tannin-glyoxal (TG) adhesive formulation on the cohesion and adhesion performance of TG adhesives for areca-based PB. Two types of hardeners were used, NH4Cl and NaOH, and three adhesive formulations with tannin:glyoxal ratios (i.e., F1 (1:2), F2 (1:1), and F3 (2:1)) were applied to improve the cohesion performance and adhesion for areca-based TG adhesive for PB. The basic, chemical, and mechanical properties of the TG adhesive were investigated using a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, rotational rheometer, dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA), and X-ray diffractometer. The results show that a high glyoxal percentage increases the percentage of crystallinity in the adhesive. This shows that the increase in glyoxal is able to form better polymer bonds. DMA analysis shows that the adhesive is elastic and the use of NH4Cl hardener has better mechanical properties in thermodynamic changes than the adhesive using NaOH hardener. Finally, the adhesion performance of the TG adhesives on various types of hardeners and adhesive formulations was evaluated on areca-based PB panels. Regardless of the type of hardener, the TG adhesive made with F1 had better cohesion and adhesion properties compared to F2 and F3. Combining F1 with NH4Cl produced areca-based PB panels with better physical and mechanical qualities than the adhesive formulations F2 and F3, and complied with Type 8 particleboard according to SNI 03-2105-2006 standard.
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Al-Kaabi, Arshad F. Jassem. "Evaluating The Effect of Humidity on Adhesion Strength of Skin Adhesive." Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences 4, no. 3 (November 2, 2020): 135. http://dx.doi.org/10.21705/mcbs.v4i3.148.
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Background: Skin adhesive has been used for attaching certain medical application to the human skin for functional and/or esthetic purposes. Silicone adhesive is the most common type of skin adhesives that are recently used. This study aims to evaluate the possible effect of humidity on the performance of silicone skin adhesive.Materials and Methods: Twenty-four silicone samples were divided into 2 main groups based on relative humidity (RH) exposure, namely 43% RH and 98% RH. Six samples from each group were tested for adhesion strength after 1 hour of adhesion, and the other 6 samples were tested after 2 hours of adhesion by conducting 180 degree peel test. The data were statistically analyzed for significant difference. Results: The results showed that at 43% RH, the adhesion strength was higher than the 98% RH group. The results also showed that at both humidity settings the adhesion strength after the first hours of adhesion was lower than the adhesion strength after the second hour.Conclusion: The silicone skin adhesive performance can be affected by the increase of relative humidity which needs more time of application to skin to reach the best adhesion function.Keywords: adhesions strength, humidity effect on adhesion, silicone adhesive, skin adhesives
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Bashir, Zoobia, Wenting Yu, Zhengyu Xu, Yiran Li, Jiancheng Lai, Ying Li, Yi Cao, and Bin Xue. "Engineering Bio-Adhesives Based on Protein–Polysaccharide Phase Separation." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23, no. 17 (September 1, 2022): 9987. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms23179987.
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Glue-type bio-adhesives are in high demand for many applications, including hemostasis, wound closure, and integration of bioelectronic devices, due to their injectable ability and in situ adhesion. However, most glue-type bio-adhesives cannot be used for short-term tissue adhesion due to their weak instant cohesion. Here, we show a novel glue-type bio-adhesive based on the phase separation of proteins and polysaccharides by functionalizing polysaccharides with dopa. The bio-adhesive exhibits increased adhesion performance and enhanced phase separation behaviors. Because of the cohesion from phase separation and adhesion from dopa, the bio-adhesive shows excellent instant and long-term adhesion performance for both organic and inorganic substrates. The long-term adhesion strength of the bio-glue on wet tissues reached 1.48 MPa (shear strength), while the interfacial toughness reached ~880 J m−2. Due to the unique phase separation behaviors, the bio-glue can even work normally in aqueous environments. At last, the feasibility of this glue-type bio-adhesive in the adhesion of various visceral tissues in vitro was demonstrated to have excellent biocompatibility. Given the convenience of application, biocompatibility, and robust bio-adhesion, we anticipate the bio-glue may find broad biomedical and clinical applications.
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Czech, Zbigniew, Robert Pełech, Agnieszka Kowalczyk, Arkadiusz Kowalski, and Rafał Wróbel. "Electrically conductive acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives containing carbon black." Polish Journal of Chemical Technology 13, no. 4 (January 1, 2011): 77–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10026-011-0053-2.
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Electrically conductive acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives containing carbon black Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) are non electrical conductive materials. The electrical conductivity is incorporated into acrylic self-adhesive polymer after adding electrically conductive additives like carbon black, especially nano carbon black. After an addition of electrical conductive carbon black, the main and typical properties of pressure-sensitive adhesives such as tack, peel adhesion and shear strength, are deteriorated. The investigations reveals that the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives basis must be synthesised with ameliorated initial performances, like high tack, excellent adhesion and very good cohesion. Currently, the electrical conductive solvent-borne acrylic PSA containing carbon black are not commercially available on the market. They are promising materials which can be applied for the manufacturing of diverse technical high performance self-adhesive products, such as broadest line of special electrically conductive sensitive tapes.
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Ren, Xiue, Chenyang Fan, Jiayi Tu, Beixi Deng, Shuyi Xia, Yi Wu, and YunQi Shou. "Study on Preparation and Performance of Polyurethane Hot Melt Adhesive Films." Advances in Engineering Technology Research 5, no. 1 (May 6, 2023): 407. http://dx.doi.org/10.56028/aetr.5.1.407.2023.
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Polyurethane hot melt adhesive films (PHMAFs) are green adhesives without any solvent. In this study, a series of polyurethane hot melt adhesive films with different crosslinking agent content were successfully synthesized. The melting temperature, water absorption, mechanical properties, and adhesion properties were studied. The results illustrate that the introduction of crosslinking agent could endow PHMAFs with better final adhesion strengths and water resistance ability, but also lead to decrease of tensile stress at break and elongation at break. The final T-peel strength of the films was in the range of 76.54-114.53 N/cm, which could meet the requirements of the industrial gluing in footwear.
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Garner, Austin M., Michael C. Wilson, Anthony P. Russell, Ali Dhinojwala, and Peter H. Niewiarowski. "Going Out on a Limb: How Investigation of the Anoline Adhesive System Can Enhance Our Understanding of Fibrillar Adhesion." Integrative and Comparative Biology 59, no. 1 (April 27, 2019): 61–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icb/icz012.
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Abstract The remarkable ability of geckos to adhere to a wide-variety of surfaces has served as an inspiration for hundreds of studies spanning the disciplines of biomechanics, functional morphology, ecology, evolution, materials science, chemistry, and physics. The multifunctional properties (e.g., self-cleaning, controlled releasability, reversibility) and adhesive performance of the gekkotan adhesive system have motivated researchers to design and fabricate gecko-inspired synthetic adhesives of various materials and properties. However, many challenges remain in our attempts to replicate the properties and performance of this complex, hierarchical fibrillar adhesive system, stemming from fundamental, but unanswered, questions about how fibrillar adhesion operates. Such questions involve the role of fibril morphology in adhesive performance and how the gekkotan adhesive apparatus is utilized in nature. Similar fibrillar adhesive systems have, however, evolved independently in two other lineages of lizards (anoles and skinks) and potentially provide alternate avenues for addressing these fundamental questions. Anoles are the most promising group because they have been the subject of intensive ecological and evolutionary study for several decades, are highly speciose, and indeed are advocated as squamate model organisms. Surprisingly, however, comparatively little is known about the morphology, performance, and properties of their convergently-evolved adhesive arrays. Although many researchers consider the performance of the adhesive system of Anolis lizards to be less accomplished than its gekkotan counterpart, we argue here that Anolis lizards are prime candidates for exploring the fundamentals of fibrillar adhesion. Studying the less complex morphology of the anoline adhesive system has the potential to enhance our understanding of fibril morphology and its relationship to the multifunctional performance of fibrillar adhesive systems. Furthermore, the abundance of existing data on the ecology and evolution of anoles provides an excellent framework for testing hypotheses about the influence of habitat microstructure on the performance, behavior, and evolution of lizards with subdigital adhesive pads.
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Matchawet, Suradet, Jobish Johns, Jutatip Artchomphoo, Kwanruethai Boonsong, and Uraiwan Sookyung. "Improving the Performance of Wood Adhesive with Waste Rubber Tire." Trends in Sciences 20, no. 9 (April 26, 2023): 6826. http://dx.doi.org/10.48048/tis.2023.6826.
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Reclaimed rubber (RR) from waste tires was introduced as a wood adhesive by blending with epoxidized natural rubber (ENR). To improve the polarity of RR and compatibility with ENR, maleic anhydride (MA) was grafted onto RR chains. Influences of RR and RR-g-MA (maleic anhydride grafted reclaimed rubber) on the adhesion of wood adhesive along with their properties such as crosslinking, mechanical properties, thermal stability, and wettability were studied. It was found that RR and RR-g-MA affect the vulcanization of ENR by increasing crosslink density. Especially, in the case of using RR-g-MA generates a new form of an ester linkage. The higher crosslink density together with the formation of ester linkages results in superior thermal stability by the addition of RR-g-MA. In addition, the incorporation of RR exhibited an increase in the lap shear strength when compared with the pure ENR. This improvement is due to the increased crosslink density because the presence of RR resulted in the enhanced cohesive strength of rubber adhesive. Additionally, the incorporation of RR-g-MA showed higher efficiency to improve the adhesion of rubber adhesive. The addition of RR-g-MA has not only enhanced the cohesive strength of rubber adhesive, but also increased the adhesive strength from the interaction between the hydroxy group in cellulose on the wood surface and the polar functional group (i.e., oxirane rings of ENR, maleic group of RR-g-MA and ester group of ester linkage) of rubber adhesive. Therefore, the cohesive fracture was observed in ENR/RR-g-MA adhesive. HIGHLIGHTS The worn-out rubber tire as a mass waste can be utilized to develop effective adhesives The addition of maleic anhydride grafted reclaimed rubber caused to generate new ester linkage between epoxidized natural rubber chains The epoxidized natural rubber vulcanizates with maleic anhydride grafted reclaimed rubber showed superior thermal stability The addition of maleic anhydride grafted reclaimed rubber enhanced the adhesive strength of rubber adhesive from the interaction between hydroxy group in cellulose on the wood surface and the polar functional group of rubber adhesive GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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Ferreira, Joao Cardoso, Patricia Teixeira Pires, Alvaro Ferreira Azevedo, Sofia Arantes Oliveira, Paulo Ribeiro Melo, and Mario Jorge Silva. "Influence of Solvents and Composition of Etch-and-Rinse and Self-Etch Adhesive Systems on the Nanoleakage within the Hybrid Layer." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 14, no. 4 (2013): 691–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1386.
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ABSTRACT Aim The goal of this study was to evaluate nanoleakage within the hybrid layer yielded by etch-and-rinse and self-etch adhesive systems, with different solvents and compositions. Materials and methods Four adhesives were applied onto 20 human dentin disks: group A: Adper Scotchbond 1XT™ (3M ESPE), group B: One Coat Bond® (Coltène Whaledent), group C: AdheSE® (Ivoclar Vivadent) and group D: Xeno-V® (Dentsply). The samples were immersed in aqueous ammoniacal silver nitrate for 24 hour, prepared and observed under field-emission scanning electron microscopy with backscattered electrons. Microphotographs were scanned and data were processed. The mean value and standard deviation were calculated. KruskalWallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used (p < 0.05). Results All the adhesives showed nanoleakage within the hybrid layer: Adper Scotchbond 1XT™ (218.5 μm ± 52.6 μm), One Coat Bond® (139.6 μm ± 79.0 μm), AdheSE® (92.7 μm ± 64.8 μm) and Xeno-V® (251.0 μm ± 85.2 μm). AdheSE® yielded less nanoleakage than Adper Scotchbond-1XT™ (p = 0.003) and than Xeno-V® (p = 0.007). No other statistically significant differences were detected. Conclusion Two-step self-etch adhesive system (AdheSE®) might contribute for lower nanoleakage deposition and thus better performance in dentin adhesion. Clinical significance The two-step self-etch adhesive system showed the lowest nanoleakage deposition compared with the other adhesive systems evaluated, which seems to indicate a better behavior when a restoration is performed in dentin and possibly can lead to a durable adhesion along time. How to cite this article Ferreira JC, Pires PT, Azevedo AF, Oliveira SA, Melo PR, Silva MJ. Influence of Solvents and Composition of Etch-and-Rinse and Self-Etch Adhesive Systems on the Nanoleakage within the Hybrid Layer. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(4):691-699.
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Liu, Zhaohui, Xiangming Deng, Hao Guo, Yingchun Zhang, Di Wei, and Dongmei Zhang. "Development and Performance Evaluation of Thin-Layer Color Antiwearing Paving Materials." Advances in Civil Engineering 2021 (June 10, 2021): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5584325.
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To develop a color antiwearing wear layer based on epoxy resin adhesives, the effect of single formula composition on the properties of adhesives was analyzed through drawing strength tests, shear strength tests, and bending strength tests. It was found that when the mass ratio of the epoxy resin curing agent and the dosage of the toughening agent increased, the bonding performance and toughness of the adhesive firstly increased and then decreased. With the increase of the mass ratio of phenolic aldehyde amine to polyamide, the bonding performance and toughness of the adhesive were improved, but the effect was significantly reduced when the ratio was more than 2. With the increase of diluent content, the bonding performance and toughness of the adhesive were reduced. Based on response surface optimization, the optimum formulation was recommended. The content of the mass ratio of the epoxy resin to the curing agent and mass ratio of curing agent phenolic amine to polyamide, toughening agent content, and diluent content was determined to be 2.971%, 1.887%, 2.455%, and 1.000%, respectively. And, the dosage of each material was consistent with the effect of the dosage of a single formula on the properties of adhesives. The performance of the color antiwearing thin layer was tested by the adhesion test and antiwearing durability test. It was found that temperature had a significant effect on the adhesion, the adhesion of the thin layer was significantly reduced at low temperature, and the sensitivity to impact load was enhanced, while the adhesion and sensitivity to impact load were effectively improved at more than 20°C. At the same time, the antiwearing of the thin layer decreased rapidly at the initial stage under the reciprocating load but tended to be stable when the load exceeds 500 times.
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Yoon, S. H., B. J. Kim, K. H. Lee, and D. G. Lee. "The Effect of Quartz Nano-Particles on the Damage Monitoring of Adhesive Joint at Cryogenic Temperature." Advanced Materials Research 93-94 (January 2010): 562–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.93-94.562.
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Recently, a piezoelectric method using piezoelectric characteristics of epoxy adhesives has been successfully developed for the adhesive joints, which can monitor continuously the damage of adhesively bonded structures without producing any defect induced by inserting a sensor. However, due to low piezoelectric properties of epoxy adhesives, the detection of micro crack was impossible. At the cryogenic temperature, the detection of micro crack is important to estimate the fatigue life because the polymeric adhesives become very brittle. Therefore, in this work, the epoxy adhesive was modified by quartz nano-particles which have much higher piezoelectric properties than the epoxy adhesives. To investigate the effects of quartz nano-particles, the static and dynamic tests of the tubular adhesive joints were performed to compare the joint strength and sensitivity of damage monitoring performance. From the experiment result, it was found that the quartz nano-particles not only improved the joint strength but also increased the sensitivity of damage monitoring performance at cryogenic temperature.
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Gorumlu, Serdar, and Burak Aksak. "Sticking to rough surfaces using functionally graded bio-inspired microfibres." Royal Society Open Science 4, no. 6 (June 2017): 161105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.161105.
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Synthetic fibrillar adhesives inspired by nature, most commonly by the gecko lizard, have been shown to strongly and repeatedly attach to smooth surfaces. These adhesives, mostly of monolithic construction, perform on par with their natural analogues on smooth surfaces but exhibit far inferior adhesive performance on rough surfaces. In this paper, we report on the adhesive performance of functionally graded microfibrillar adhesives based on a microfibre with a divergent end and a thin soft distal layer on rough surfaces. Monolithic and functionally graded fibre arrays were fabricated from polyurethanes and their adhesive performance on surfaces of varying roughness were quantified from force–distance data obtained using a custom adhesion measurement system. Average pull-off stress declined significantly with increasing roughness for the monolithic fibre array, dropping from 77 kPa on the smoothest (54 nm RMS roughness) to 19 kPa on the roughest (408 nm RMS roughness) testing surface. In comparison, pull-off stresses of 81 kPa and 63 kPa were obtained on the same respective smooth and rough surfaces with a functionally graded fibre array, which represents a more than threefold increase in adhesion to the roughest adhering surface. These results show that functionally graded fibrillar adhesives perform similar on all the testing surfaces unlike monolithic arrays and show potential as repeatable and reusable rough surface adhesives.
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Clerc, Gaspard, Thomas Lüthi, Peter Niemz, and Jan Willem G. Van de Kuilen. "Reaction kinetics investigation in relation to the influence of humidity on fatigue behavior of wood lap joints." Holzforschung 74, no. 9 (September 25, 2020): 865–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2019-0136.
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AbstractIt is generally assumed that the properties of wood against fatigue are good, but little is known about the properties of adhesively bonded wood, which represents today most of the wood-based products. Lap-shear samples glued with three common wood adhesives [two ductile one-component polyurethane (1C-PUR) systems and one brittle phenol resorcinol formaldehyde (PRF) adhesive] were tested under cyclical loads at three different climates [20°C, 35% − 50% − 85% relative humidity (RH)]. For the analysis of data, an empirical model based on reaction kinetics was developed. In addition, a probabilistic model was used to estimate the endurance limit and the expected run-out lifetime. Both models were combined to accurately model fatigue at high and low relative stress intensity. It was shown that ductile 1C-PUR adhesives perform better than the brittle adhesive system under dry climates (35%–50% RH). However, for higher RH, the brittle PRF adhesive showed better performance, most probably due to a better wood-adhesive adhesion in wet climate. An average endurance limit for tensile shear stresses between 20% and 48% of the mean tensile shear strength (TSS) was estimated for the tested adhesives. It was shown that the model parameters could be linked to fundamental physical constants through the reaction kinetics approach; however, further research is needed to correlate these parameters to specimen-specific quantities.
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Eagland, D. "Adhesion and adhesive performance: the scientific background." Endeavour 12, no. 4 (January 1988): 179–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0160-9327(88)90164-0.
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Saito, T., T. Takamizawa, R. Ishii, A. Tsujimoto, E. Hirokane, WW Barkmeier, MA Latta, and M. Miyazaki. "Influence of Application Time on Dentin Bond Performance in Different Etching Modes of Universal Adhesives." Operative Dentistry 45, no. 2 (March 1, 2020): 183–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.2341/19-028-l.
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SUMMARY We attempted to determine the effect of universal adhesive application time on dentin bond performance in different etching modes based on shear bond strength (SBS) tests and surface free energy (SFE) measurements. The five universal adhesives used were Adhese Universal (AU), Clearfil Universal Bond Quick (CQ), G-Premio Bond (GP), Scotchbond Universal (SU), and Tokuyama Universal Bond (TU). Bovine dentin specimens were divided into four groups of 10 for each adhesive. SBS and SFE were determined after applying the following surface treatments: 1) self-etch (SE) mode with immediate air blowing after adhesive application (IA treatment), 2) SE mode with prolonged application time (PA treatment), 3) etch-and-rinse (ER) mode with IA treatment, and 4) ER mode with PA treatment. Bonded specimens were subjected to SBS testing. The SFE of adhesive-treated dentin surfaces was measured after rinsing with acetone and water. Three-way analysis of variance revealed that dentin SBS values (p<0.001) were significantly influenced by the factors of adhesive type and application duration, but the factor of pre-etching was not significant (p=0.985). The manufacturer's instructions require longer application times for AU and SU, which showed significantly lower SBS values in IA than in PA treatment in both etching modes. However, the difference in the other adhesives was not significant between the IA and PA treatments in either etching mode. The total SFE (γS) was dependent on the adhesive and etching mode. The γS value of the initial group (SiC paper ground group) at baseline was 69.5 (mN·m−1) and that of the pre-etching group at baseline was 30.6 (mN·m−1). For all the adhesives, γS in SE mode showed significantly higher values than in ER mode, regardless of the application time. In SE mode, almost all universal adhesives tested showed lower γS values in PA treatment than in IA treatment. For ER mode, all the adhesives showed significantly higher γS values than those of the pre-etching baseline, regardless of the application time. Most adhesives did not show any significant differences in γS values between IA and PA treatments, regardless of etching mode.
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Faatz, Michael, and Agnes Ehmann. "Influence of the Concrete Block on the Tile Adhesive Strength Measured According to EN 12004." Standards 3, no. 2 (May 16, 2023): 169–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/standards3020013.
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Ceramic tile adhesives (CTA) are playing a dominant role for the business of dry-mix producers. Their quality is classified according to EN 12004. In addition, this standard describes the procedure of a CTA’s performance evaluation. Therefore, a defined ceramic tile, a concrete substrate, and the actual tile adhesive is required. In our study, we investigated the influence of different concrete slabs on the results of two tile adhesives. In two cases, the influence of an additional thermal storage of the concrete slabs was evaluated. The tests were strictly performed according to EN 12004-2:2017. The highest variation for the same tile adhesive was found for the adhesion after heat storage measured on different concrete substrates. With a higher polymer content the influence tended to level out. Additionally, a significant deviation was observed for the adhesion strength after water storage, even causing a lower CTA classification on one substrate. The results of our investigation show that the quality of concrete slabs and their storage conditions should be seriously considered in comparing the performance of tile adhesive according to EN 12004.
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Wang, Qing, Guang Xue Chen, Shuang Lian Chen, Jing Lei Tai, and Qi Feng Chen. "Research on Synthesis and Performance of Solvent-Free Aluminum-Plastic Composite Polyurethane Adhesive." Advanced Materials Research 583 (October 2012): 9–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.583.9.
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A low-viscosity and solvent-free polyurethane adhesive was prepared with mixed polyester, polyether and IPDI as main raw materials. The influences of different moral ratios of polyester and polyether on reaction time, viscosity and water resistance, adhesive strength were researched. The effects of catalysts to adhesive were well discussed. The experimental results showed that polyurethane adhesives composed by mixed polyester and polyether had low viscosity and had better waterproof quality. The adhesives showed the best comprehensive properties when the mole ratio of OHs of polyether to OHs of polyester was 0.3/0.7. Catalysts added to this adhesive could speed the curing reaction, but it reduced the peel strength of the adhesives.
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Wang, Jun Ru. "Photocontrolled Azo-Containing Adhesives." Key Engineering Materials 896 (August 10, 2021): 87–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.896.87.
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The photoisomerization of azobenzene (Azo) in system can induce changes of adhesion. Using this feature, some significant breakthroughs have been achieved in distinct adhesive systems from small molecular to polymer to supramolecular. Although the mechanisms vary from different situations, photoisomerization and photothermal effect of azobenzene under different irradiation always play significant role in the switch of the adhesion strength. By utilizing these features, some adhesive systems have illustrated promising and competitive performance. This review will concentrate on these achievements and advantages of photocontrolled adhesives based on azobenzene derivatives which are classified by photocontrolled mechanism. Furthermore, we also give some consideration to the future development of photocontrolled adhesives.
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Xu, Yecheng, Yantao Xu, Wenjie Zhu, Wei Zhang, Qiang Gao, and Jianzhang Li. "Improve the Performance of Soy Protein-Based Adhesives by a Polyurethane Elastomer." Polymers 10, no. 9 (September 13, 2018): 1016. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym10091016.
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The purpose of this study was to improve the performance of soy protein isolate (SPI) adhesives using a polyurethane elastomer. Triglycidylamine (TGA), SPI, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU), and γ-(2,3-epoxypropoxy) propyltrimethoxysilane (KH-560) were used to develop a novel SPI-based adhesive. The residual rate, functional groups, thermal stability, and fracture surface micrographs of the cured adhesives were characterized. Three-ply plywood was fabricated, and the dry/wet shear strength was determined. The experimental results suggested that introducing 2% TGA improved the residual rate of the SPI/TGA adhesive by 4.1% because of the chemical cross-linking reaction between epoxy groups and protein molecules. Incorporating 7% TPU into the SPI/TGA adhesive, the residual rate of the adhesive increased by 5.2% and the dry/wet shear strength of plywood bonded by SPI/TGA/TPU adhesive increased by 10.7%/67.7%, respectively, compared with that of SPI/TGA adhesive. When using KH-560 and TPU together, the residual rate of the adhesive improved by 0.9% compared with that of SPI/TGA/TPU adhesive. The dry and wet shear strength of the plywood bonded by the SPI/TGA/TPU/KG-560 adhesive further increased by 23.2% and 23.6% respectively when compared with that of SPI/TGA/TPU adhesive. TPU physically combined with the SPI/TGA adhesive to form a interpenetration network and KH-560 acted as a bridge to connect TPU and SPI/TGA to form a joined crosslinking network, which improved the thermo stability/toughness of the adhesive and created a uniform ductile fracture section of the adhesive.
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Xiao, Guoming, Jiankun Liang, Zhigang Wu, Hong Lei, Feiyan Gong, Wen Gu, Yuan Tu, and De Li. "A Composite Whole-Biomass Tannin–Sucrose–Soy Protein Wood Adhesive with High Performance." Forests 14, no. 6 (June 15, 2023): 1250. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14061250.
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Whole-biomass adhesives are the research hotspot of wood adhesives andcan improve the competitiveness of adhesives. The tannin–sucrose adhesive studied by our research group shows good bonding performance, but poor bonding stability induced by low viscosity. In this study, the tannin–sucrose adhesive was modified by isolated soybean protein (SPI), the effect of the SPI substitution ratio for tannin on the properties of the tannin–sucrose–SPI composite adhesive was investigated, and the bonding mechanism was explored using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermogravimetry (TG), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and gas chromatography–mass spectroscopy (GC–MS). The results showed that: (1) when the SPI substitution ratio was above 40%, the viscosity of the composite adhesive increased significantly, which effectively avoided adhesive leakage. (2) The tannin–sucrose–SPI composite adhesive displayed high bonding performance and water resistance. (3) The FTIR and GC–MS results revealed that the curing mechanism of the tannin–sucrose–SPI adhesive was very complicated, but it was certain that the conversion of sucrose into furan compounds, especially 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), was the core of the cross-linking reaction of the adhesive when elevating temperature. (4) The macromolecules and high reactivity of SPI compensated for the shortage of high temperature required for the conversion of sucrose into furanic cross-linkers so that the tannin–sucrose–SPI adhesive experienced an efficient curing reaction at a low temperature, and the reaction degree and thermal stability of the curing product increased.
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Hurtado, Ana, Victoria Fuentes, María Cura, Aitana Tamayo, and Laura Ceballos. "Long-Term In Vitro Adhesive Properties of Two Universal Adhesives to Dentin." Materials 16, no. 9 (April 28, 2023): 3458. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16093458.
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The composition of universal adhesives, as well as the adhesive strategy, may influence bonding effectiveness and durability. This study aimed to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) and nanoleakage (NL), immediately and after 6-month aging, and in situ degree of conversion (DC), of two universal adhesives (Scotchbond Universal Adhesive, SBU; Xeno Select, XEN) applied with etch-and-rinse (ER) and self-etch (SE) strategies, in comparison with a two-step SE adhesive (Clearfil SE Bond, CSE). Dentin surfaces of fifty human third molars were randomly assigned to the following adhesives: two universal adhesives, SBU and XEN, applied in ER or SE mode and CSE, used as control. Teeth were sectioned into beams to be tested under µTBS, half of them after 24 h, and the rest after 6 months of water aging. Selected beams from each tooth were used for NL evaluation and in situ DC quantification. SBU and CSE showed significantly higher mean µTBS and lower nanoleakage than XEN, regardless of the evaluation time and adhesion strategy. XEN-SE yielded the lowest degree of conversion. Therefore, adhesive properties of universal adhesives to dentin are material dependent, regardless of the adhesion strategy, exhibiting XEN a significantly worse performance than SBU.
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Masoumi, Abasali, Francisco Xavier Zambrano Balma, and Brian H. Bond. "Adhesive bonding performance of thermally modified yellow poplar." BioResources 18, no. 4 (October 17, 2023): 8151–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.18.4.8151-8162.
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Thermal modification of wood changes its chemical, physical, and structural properties, which may affect adhesive bondline quality and bonding performance. This research compared the effect of thermal modification on the adhesive bonding performance of poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) wood. Samples were prepared from thermally modified and unmodified yellow poplar using one-component polyurethane (PUR) and polyvinyl acetate (PVA), as they are adhesives used in wood products. Microscopic properties of the bondlines were investigated to understand shear performance and durability. Adhesive line thickness, penetration, shear strength, and moisture durability were measured, and failure modes were recorded. Thermal modification negatively affected the wood and adhesive interaction by reducing penetration (31.2% in PUR and 29% in PVA), therefore creating a thicker adhesive line (70% in PUR and 2% in PVA) and consequently causing a significant reduction in the shear strength of both adhesive types (27% in PUR and 36% in PVA) compared with non-modified specimens. The PUR adhesive had higher shear strength than PVA by 2.7% in non-modified and 14% in thermally modified wood.
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Ahmed, Sheikh Ali, Reza Hosseinpourpia, and Stergios Adamopoulos. "Micro-Fibrillated Cellulose in Lignin–Phenol–Formaldehyde Adhesives for Plywood Production." Forests 14, no. 11 (November 15, 2023): 2249. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14112249.
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Petrochemical-based phenol–formaldehyde (PF) adhesives are widely used in plywood production. To substitute phenol in the synthesis of PF adhesives, lignin can be added due to its structural similarity to phenol. Moreover, micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) can further enhance the bond performance, mechanical properties, and toughness of adhesive systems. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the adhesion performance of lignin–PF (LPF) adhesives reinforced with MFC. In LPF formulations, three levels of MFC (0, 15, and 30 wt% based on the total solid content of adhesives) were added to the homogenous adhesive mixture. Three-layer plywood panels from birch (Betula pendula Roth.) veneers were assembled after hot pressing at 130 °C under two pressing durations, e.g., 60 and 75 s/mm. Tensile shear strength was measured at dry (20 °C and 65% RH) and wet conditions (water soaked at room temperature for 24 h). The results indicated that the addition of lignin reduced the strength of LPF adhesives in both dry and wet conditions compared to the control PF adhesive. However, MFC reinforcement enhanced the shear strength properties of the plywood. Furthermore, a longer pressing time of 75 s/mm slightly increased the shear strength.
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Lemke, Renate, and Jörg Ulrich Zilles. "Improving adhesive performance." ADHESION ADHESIVES&SEALANTS 7, no. 1 (February 2010): 16–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf03250467.
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Huang, Guanghua, Haohan Wu, Gongxun Cao, Zhijun Liu, Hanlin Hu, and Shifeng Guo. "Application of a New Polymer Particle Adhesive for Lithium Battery Separators." Coatings 13, no. 1 (December 22, 2022): 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/coatings13010021.
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Lithium battery separators play a critical role in the performance and safety of lithium batteries. In this work, four kinds of polymer particle adhesives (G1–G4) for lithium battery separators were synthesized via dispersion polymerization, using styrene, butyl acrylate and acrylonitrile as monomers. The particle size/size distributions, particle morphologies and glass transition temperatures (Tg) of polymer particle adhesives were explored using laser particle size analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), respectively. The adhesion strengths between the battery separators and the poles piece were examined using a tensile machine. The prepared polymer particle adhesive with a uniform distribution of particle size was obtained when the mass ratio of ethanol to water reached 85:15. Compared with the other three polymer particle adhesives, the prepared G3 coated on the surface of the battery separator exhibited a stronger adhesion with the battery pole piece. In addition, the Land battery test system was applied to examine the electrochemical performance of the lithium battery assembled with the battery separator with the prepared polymer particle adhesives. The results suggest that the electrochemical performance of the lithium battery assembled with the battery separator with polymer particle adhesive G3 is the best among the four counterparts.
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Mercedes Pastor-Blas, M. M. "Compatibility Improvement between Chlorinated Thermoplastic Rubber and Polychloroprene Adhesive." Rubber Chemistry and Technology 82, no. 1 (March 1, 2009): 18–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.5254/1.3548238.
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Abstract Traditionally, it has been believed that there is an incompatibility between the chlorinated rubber surface and polychloroprene adhesives resulting in a lack of adhesion. However, in this study it has been shown that a polychloroprene adhesive (PCP30P) produces similar T-peel strength values when using a polyurethane (PU) adhesive in joints produced between a chlorinated thermoplastic SBS rubber and roughened leather. In both cases a cohesive failure mode within the rubber was obtained. This polychloroprene adhesive (PCP30P) contains a thermoreactive phenolic resin in its formulation. The nature of the resin greatly influences the viscoelastic properties of the polychloroprene adhesive. Thus, polychloroprene adhesive with no resin or with resins of a different nature do not produce suitable adhesive joints between the chlorinated rubber and the leather (Terpene phenolic resin (PCP30TP), a glycerol esther colofony resin (PCP30EC) and an aromatic hydrocarbon resin (PCP30AH) were studied). The interactions produced between the chlorinating agent and the adhesive were studied by ATR-IR on solid films of the polychloroprene adhesives and the tackifier resins previously immersed in the chlorinating solution (0.5 and 3 wt% TCI/MEK). All the polychloroprene adhesives were modified by the chlorinating agent, being capable of producing a good interaction with the chlorinated rubber surface at the interface. Therefore, the good performance of the PCP30P adhesive compared with the other polychloroprene adhesives has been ascribed to rheological behavior more similar to the PU adhesive assessed by DMTA. The PCP30P adhesive is the most elastic material among all the considered polychloroprene adhesives. This increased elasticity and better viscoelastic properties are imparted by the thermoreactive phenolic resin in its formulation.
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Pradyawong, Sarocha, Guangyan Qi, Meng Zhang, Xiuzhi S. Sun, and Donghai Wang. "Effect of pH and pH-Shifting on Adhesion Performance and Properties of Lignin-Protein Adhesives." Transactions of the ASABE 64, no. 4 (2021): 1141–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.13031/trans.14465.
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HighlightsLignin improved the wet adhesion strength of soy protein adhesives when pH shifted from 8.5 to 4.5.Lignin increased the water resistance of soy protein adhesives from 5% to 40% at pH 12.Lignin improved the thermal resistance of soy protein adhesives.pH and pH-shifting treatments led to property changes of lignin, soy protein, and lignin-soy protein.Abstract. Concerns about public health and the environment have created strong interest in developing alternative green products. The focus of this research was to study the effect of lignin on soy protein (SP) adhesives under different pH and pH-shifting treatments. Additionally, this research was designed to understand the consequence of pH and pH-shifting treatments on the adhesion performance of SP and lignin-SP (LSP) adhesives as well as the characteristics, solubility, glue line patterns, and physiochemical properties. To study the aggregation, soluble, and denatured stages of protein, the protein solutions were adjusted to pH 4.5, 8.5, and 12, respectively. In addition, the study of pH-shifting treatments was performed at pH 8.5 and 12 to unfold and denature the protein, respectively. The protein structure was then refolded by adjusting the pH to 4.5 in adhesive slurries. The adhesives presented good adhesion performance under dry conditions with wood failure in most treatments, while satisfactory wet adhesion performance was obtained at pH 4.5, 8.5 to 4.5, and 12. Shifting the pH from 8.5 to 4.5 increased the lignin-protein interaction and provided the best improvement in adhesion performance. Lignin strengthened the protein structure, increased the water resistance, and improved the thermal stability of SP adhesives. At an extremely high pH, the water resistance of SP increased from 5% to 40% with the addition of lignin. Lignin showed great potential for increasing the wet strength of SP adhesives. The SP and LSP properties and adhesion performance could be adjusted and improved by pH and pH-shifting processes. Lignin-SP interactions, water resistance, and glue line pattern proved to be significant factors contributing to adhesion performance. Keywords: Adhesive, Lignin, Lignin-protein interactions, pH, pH-Shifting, Protein.
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Yang, Yubin, Jingyu Ding, Xuanyan Zhu, Zilu Tian, and Song Zhu. "Triclosan to Improve the Antimicrobial Performance of Universal Adhesives." Polymers 15, no. 2 (January 6, 2023): 304. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym15020304.
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To solve the proble ms of composite restoration failure caused by secondary caries, this study reports a light curable antibacterial triclosan derivative (TCS-IH), which was synthesized and added to the existing commercial universal adhesive to achieve a long-term antibacterial effect The effect of mixing different mass percentages of TCS-IH on the bond strength of dentin was also investigated.TCS-IH was synthesized by solution polymerization and characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance hydrogen spectroscopy (1H NMR) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Two commercial universal adhesives, Single Bond Universal and All Bond Universal, were selected and used as the control group, and universal adhesives with different mass percentages (1 wt%, 3 wt%, 5 wt% and 7 wt%) of TCS-IH were used as the experimental group. The antibacterial properties were analysed by means of colony count experiments, biofilm formation detection, plotting of growth curves, biofilm metabolic activity detection, insoluble extracellular polysaccharide measurements and observations by confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effect of adhesives on biofilm formation, metabolism, extracellular matrix production, distribution of live and dead bacteria, and bacterial morphology of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) was analysed. The mechanical properties were evaluated by the degree of conversion and microtensile bonding strength under different conditions. Its biosafety was tested. We found that the addition of TCS-IH significantly improved the antibacterial performance of the universal adhesive, with the 5 wt% and 7 wt% groups showing the best antibacterial effect and effectively inhibiting the formation of biofilm. In addition, the adhesive strength test results showed that there was no statistical difference (p < 0.05) in the microtensile bond strength measured under various factors in all experimental groups except for the 7 wt% group in the self-etch bonding mode, and all of them had good biosafety. In summary, the 5 wt% group of antibacterial monomer TCS-IH was selected as the optimum addition to the universal adhesive to ensure the antimicrobial properties of the universal adhesive and the stability and durability of the adhesive interface. This study provides a reference for the clinical application of adhesives with antimicrobial activity to improve the stability and durability of adhesive restorations.
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Tallani, Sachin, Ritesh Singla, Nishu Singla, Madhumitha Natarajan, and Jayaprakash Kukkila. "Clinical performance of light-cured orthodontic adhesives for bonding brackets – an in-vitro study." F1000Research 12 (November 7, 2023): 1442. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.141328.1.
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Background The dental profession is seeing a constant influx of new adhesive systems from manufacturers, each claiming to be more dependable than the last. This study assessed the bond strength and adhesive remnants of different light-cured adhesives used for bonding metal brackets to teeth. Methods 80 extracted maxillary premolars with the sound crown structure were acid etched and bonded with brackets on their buccal surfaces utilizing primer and light-cured adhesives into four equal groups, which are Transbond XT, Heliosit, Enlight, and Bracepaste. Shear bond strength (SBS) for de-bonding the brackets were evaluated with Instron- testing machine after 48 hours. The de-bonded samples’ adhesive remnant index (ARI) scores were also measured. Results The maximum mean SBS was found for Transbond XT (12.91 ± 2.0 MPa), followed by Bracepaste (12.87 ± 1.59 MPa), Enlight (11.77 ± 1.87 MPa), and lowest for Heliosit (10.93 ± 1.71 MPa). According to the four point scale, adhesive remnant index (ARI), Transbond XT has the least adhesive residue left on the tooth, followed by Heliosit. Enlight and Bracepaste have a similar distribution of adhesive, with both having a maximum amount left. Conclusion It can be inferred that all groups involved demonstrated a satisfactory level of bond strength from a clinical perspective. Transbond XT is the preferred orthodontic adhesive over the other three adhesives due to its superior SBS and ARI properties.
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Chen, Ming, Zhihao Zhou, Xu Wang, Yangchun Zhao, and Yongmin Zhou. "Performance Study of Diamond Powder-Filled Sodium Silicate-Based Thermal Conductive Adhesives." Materials 16, no. 11 (May 24, 2023): 3937. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16113937.
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With the development of miniaturized, highly integrated, and multifunctional electronic devices, the heat flow per unit area has increased dramatically, making heat dissipation a bottleneck in the development of the electronics industry. The purpose of this study is to develop a new inorganic thermal conductive adhesive to overcome the contradiction between the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of organic thermal conductive adhesives. In this study, an inorganic matrix material, sodium silicate, was used, and diamond powder was modified to become a thermal conductive filler. The influence of the content of diamond powder on the thermal conductive adhesive properties was studied through systematic characterization and testing. In the experiment, diamond powder modified by 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane coupling agent was selected as the thermal conductive filler and filled into a sodium silicate matrix with a mass fraction of 34% to prepare a series of inorganic thermal conductive adhesives. The thermal conductivity of the diamond powder and its content on the thermal conductivity of the adhesive were studied by testing the thermal conductivity and taking SEM photos. In addition, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and EDS testing were used to analyze the composition of the modified diamond powder surface. Through the study of diamond content, it was found that as the diamond content gradually increases, the adhesive performance of the thermal conductive adhesive first increases and then decreases. The best adhesive performance was achieved when the diamond mass fraction was 60%, with a tensile shear strength of 1.83 MPa. As the diamond content increased, the thermal conductivity of the thermal conductive adhesive first increased and then decreased. The best thermal conductivity was achieved when the diamond mass fraction was 50%, with a thermal conductivity coefficient of 10.32 W/(m·K). The best adhesive performance and thermal conductivity were achieved when the diamond mass fraction was between 50% and 60%. The inorganic thermal conductive adhesive system based on sodium silicate and diamond proposed in this study has outstanding comprehensive performance and is a promising new thermal conductive material that can replace organic thermal conductive adhesives. The results of this study provide new ideas and methods for the development of inorganic thermal conductive adhesives and are expected to promote the application and development of inorganic thermal conductive materials.
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Drotlef, D. M., C. B. Dayan, and M. Sitti. "Bio-inspired Composite Microfibers for Strong and Reversible Adhesion on Smooth Surfaces." Integrative and Comparative Biology 59, no. 1 (April 27, 2019): 227–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icb/icz009.
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Abstract A novel approach for high-performance gecko-inspired adhesives for strong and reversible adhesion to smooth surfaces is proposed. The composite patterns comprising elastomeric mushroom-shaped microfibers decorated with an extremely soft and thin terminal layer of pressure sensitive adhesive. Through the optimal tip shape and improved load sharing, the adhesion performance was greatly enhanced. A high adhesion strength of 300 kPa together with superior durability on smooth surfaces are achieved, outperforming monolithic fibers by 35 times. Our concept of composite microfibrillar adhesives provides significant benefits for real world applications including wearable medical devices, transfer printing systems, and robotic manipulation.
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Stark, Alyssa Y., and Christopher T. Mitchell. "Stick or Slip: Adhesive Performance of Geckos and Gecko-Inspired Synthetics in Wet Environments." Integrative and Comparative Biology 59, no. 1 (April 27, 2019): 214–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icb/icz008.
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Abstract The gecko adhesive system has inspired hundreds of synthetic mimics principally focused on replicating the strong, reversible, and versatile properties of the natural system. For geckos native to the tropics, versatility includes the need to remain attached to substrates that become wet from high humidity and frequent rain. Paradoxically, van der Waals forces, the principal mechanism responsible for gecko adhesion, reduce to zero when two contacting surfaces separate even slightly by entrapped water layers. A series of laboratory studies show that instead of slipping, geckos maintain and even improve their adhesive performance in many wet conditions (i.e., on wet hydrophobic substrates, on humid substrates held at low temperatures). The mechanism for this is not fully clarified, and likely ranges in scale from the chemical and material properties of the gecko’s contact structures called setae (e.g., setae soften and change surface confirmation when exposed to water), to their locomotor biomechanics and decision-making behavior when encountering water on a substrate in their natural environment (e.g., some geckos tend to run faster and stop more frequently on misted substrates than dry). Current work has also focused on applying results from the natural system to gecko-inspired synthetic adhesives, improving their performance in wet conditions. Gecko-inspired synthetic adhesives have also provided a unique opportunity to test hypotheses about the natural system in semi-natural conditions replicated in the laboratory. Despite many detailed studies focused on the role of water and humidity on gecko and gecko-inspired synthetic adhesion, there remains several outstanding questions: (1) what, if any, role does capillary or capillary-like adhesion play on overall adhesive performance of geckos and gecko-inspired synthetics, (2) how do chemical and material changes at the surface and in the bulk of gecko setae and synthetic fibrils change when exposed to water, and what does this mean for adhesive performance, and (3) how much water do geckos encounter in their native environment, and what is their corresponding behavioral response? This review will detail what we know about gecko adhesion in wet environments, and outline the necessary next steps in biological and synthetic system investigations.
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Zecin-Deren, Anna, Monika Lukomska-Szymanska, Agata Szczesio-Wlodarczyk, Ireneusz Piwonski, Jerzy Sokolowski, and Barbara Lapinska. "The Influence of Application Protocol of Simplified and Universal Adhesives on the Dentin Bonding Performance." Applied Sciences 10, no. 1 (December 23, 2019): 124. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app10010124.
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Contemporary adhesives use etch-and-rinse, self-etch, and multimode adhesive strategies. Simplified and universal adhesives present lower bond strength to dentin than conventional, two-bottle etch-and-rinse adhesives. The purpose of this study was to evaluate bonding performance of simplified and universal adhesives to dentin after modifying their application protocol (multiplying applications and extending application time). Adhesive layer thickness (ALT) and shear bond strength (SBS), as well as the correlation between these parameters was calculated. Two universal (Single Bond Universal and Prime & Bond One Select) and two self-etch adhesives (Adper Easy One and Xeno V) were tested. Significant differences in ALT were detected between the adhesives, as well as within the same adhesive between study groups. Tested adhesives presented the thinnest adhesive layer when applied 2 times in 20 s. Single Bond Universal obtained the highest SBS results of all adhesives. Most adhesives (except for Prime & Bond One Select) obtained the highest SBS, when applied two or three times in 40 or 60 s, respectively. No correlation between the ALT and SBS was found. The study showed that increasing the number of applications and extending the application time of self-etch and universal adhesives can be recommended to improve their performance.
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Xiang, W., H. Zhang, P. Chen, and Q. Zhao. "Bonding Performance of Epoxy Modified Cement-based Adhesive." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2476, no. 1 (April 1, 2023): 012038. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2476/1/012038.
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Abstract To improve the bonding properties of cement-based adhesives, epoxy resin is added in this study. The effects of various mix parameters, including epoxy, PVA powder, HPMC, silica fume, and synthetic fibers, and water contents, on the mechanical performance of epoxy modified cement-based adhesives are investigated. Experimental results show when the content of epoxy exceeds 15% of the cement by weight, the bond strength improves by more than 90%. But excessive epoxy adversely reduces the compressive strength of cement-based adhesive. The addition of PVA powder and HPMC also enhances bond strength. Water binder ratio and silica fume mainly affect the compressive strength of the cement-based adhesive. The addition of synthetic fibers greatly improves the toughness and crack resistance of the material. This study provides a solid basis for the optimization of mix compositions of cement based adhesives in various civil engineering applications.
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Guadagno, Liberata, Maria Sarno, Umberto Vietri, Marialuigia Raimondo, Claudia Cirillo, and Paolo Ciambelli. "Graphene-based structural adhesive to enhance adhesion performance." RSC Advances 5, no. 35 (2015): 27874–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c5ra00819k.
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Graphene platelets, embedded in the adhesive and adherents of epoxy joints, acting on the chemical compatibility at the interface, lead to a considerable improvement in the mechanical performance as compared to the unfilled joints.
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Geiss, Paul Ludwig, and Melanie Schumann. "Polymer Interphases in Adhesively Bonded Joints – Origin, Properties and Methods for Characterization." Materials Science Forum 941 (December 2018): 2249–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.941.2249.
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Chemically curing adhesives are formulations requiring reactions to convert from liquid to solid. Once cured, these adhesives carry the potential to create strong load bearing joints, resisting even severe detrimental service conditions. In adhesively bonded joints with chemically curing adhesives the term "interphase" relates to the adhesive volume adjacent to the surface of the adherent (interface), which generally will exhibit properties different from those of the adhesive bulk polymer. The properties of these interphases play an important role concerning the performance and durability of structural adhesive joints. Therefore localized strain analysis in the cross-section of shear-loaded adhesive joints was performed by combining a high-precision mechanical testing device with digital microscopy and by developing a method for preparing, marking, and digitally tracking the local deformations in micro shear specimen. Non-uniform shear profiles developing in the cross-section of the adhesive joints after exceeding the yield point serve as a sensitive indication for mechanical surface-affected interphase properties and it could be observed, that deranged crosslinking promotes strain softening of the polymer in the interphase. Infrared analysis of the cross-sectional interphase region in adhesively bonded joints was performed with a Bruker Tensor II Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer equipped with a Hyperion 3000 microscope with a 20x ATR germanium crystal objective and a MCT-Focal-Plane-Array-Detector (FPA), allowing to conduct high resolution chemical imaging and localized chemical analysis.
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Muhammad Zain, Norazwani, Sahrim Haji Ahmad, Nor Azwin Ahad, and Ernie Suzana Ali. "Influence of Isocyanate Structures on Mechanical Performance of Aluminum Bonded with Green Polyurethane Adhesive." Advanced Materials Research 879 (January 2014): 119–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.879.119.
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Polyurethane (PU) adhesives were prepared from three different polyols based on polycaprolactone (PCL)/palm kernel oil (PKO) with an aromatic and cycloaliphatic diisocyanate. The adhesives were characterized through Fourier Transformer Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy in order to ensure the formation of urethane and the completeness of polymer reaction. The effects of NCO/OH ratios and types of diisocyanate on PU adhesive strength were investigated. The adhesive strength of metal to metal bonding was determined by single lap shear joint testing. The correlation between crosslinking of PU network and adhesive strength was also studied by performing swelling tests.
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Munafò, Placido, Francesco Marchione, Gianluca Chiappini, and Monica Marchini. "Effect of nylon fabric reinforcement on the mechanical performance of adhesive joints made between glass and GFRP." Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale 16, no. 59 (December 22, 2021): 89–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.3221/igf-esis.59.07.
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The use of reinforcements in adhesive joints makes the stress distribution more uniform, improving their mechanical performance and adhesion. The present paper aims to verify the effectiveness and efficiency of the insertion of nylon 6 fabric in the adhesive layer, to study their applicability and functionality in building components. The increase in stiffness achieved by applying nylon 6 fabric in the adhesive layer between glass and GFRP pultruded profiles and steel laminates applied to GFRP beams is investigated. Three different epoxy adhesives and one epoxy resin are used and compared. Three different types of tests are carried out in order to study the different properties of the reinforcement system: tensile tests on GFRP/GFRP single-lap adhesive joints, with and without nylon fabric reinforcement; tensile tests on double-lap adhesive joints between float glass and pultruded GFRP profiles reinforced with nylon fabric according to four configurations (in the middle plane of the adhesive layer, on the glass surfaces, on the GFRP surfaces, on both GFRP and glass configurations) to verify the influence of its position; three-point bending tests on long GFRP tubular profiles reinforced with steel plates and nylon fabric in different configurations, to study resistance to bending loads. The results from the experimental campaign show the effectiveness of the reinforcement system using nylon fabric 6. In general, both a reduction in ultimate strength and an increase in joint stiffness compared to unreinforced configurations are observed.
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Mary, Alex, Pierre Blanchet, Simon Pepin, Julien Chamberland, and Véronic Landry. "Upcycling of protein concentrates from industrial byproducts into polyurethane wood adhesives." BioResources 19, no. 1 (January 2, 2024): 1165–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.19.1.1165-1189.
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Wood structures generally rely on synthetic adhesives for their strength and versatility. However, environmental concerns linked to the chemical composition of these adhesives have stimulated the search for more environmentally friendly adhesives. Researchers have explored replacing petroleum-based constituents with natural raw materials such as lignins, tannins, and proteins. Of these alternatives, proteins, being biological macromolecules, are recognized for their capacity to enhance adhesion to wood substrates. This study considered the development of protein-based adhesives derived from diverse sources, including soybean meal, microbrewery spent grains, shrimp shells, and skim milk powder. These raw materials were subjected to mild alkaline conditions to yield protein concentrates. The resulting adhesives were formulated at various protein content levels: 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. The study’s findings showed that the incorporation of proteins into the polyurethane adhesive system not only can preserve but also augment adhesive performance. This enhancement encompasses deeper penetration into wood substrates and an overall improvement in mechanical strength. These results underscore the promise of proteins as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based polyols in adhesive formulations.
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Yin, Hyemin, Sumin Kwon, Shin Hye Chung, and Ryan Jin Young Kim. "Performance of Universal Adhesives in Composite Resin Repair." BioMed Research International 2022 (May 9, 2022): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7663490.
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Aim. The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate the bond strength of universal adhesive systems in self-etch and etch-and-rinse modes at the repair interface between aged and new composite resins. Materials and Methods. Composite resin (Filtek Z250) was thermocycled to represent aged composite resin to be repaired. New composite resin was placed over the aged substrate after surface conditioning: NC (negative control, no surface treatment), A (adhesive only), SBM (Scotchbond Multi-Purpose in etch-and-rinse mode), CSE (Clearfil SE Bond in self-etch mode), SBU (Single Bond Universal), ABU (All Bond Universal), and TBU (Tetric N-Bond Universal). Universal adhesives (SBU, ABU, and TBU) were applied both in etch-and-rinse and self-etch modes. 1 mm × 1 mm × 8 mm beams were sectioned, and microtensile bond strength was measured after 24 hours of water storage and 10,000 thermocycling processes ( n = 20 /group). The fracture surfaces were observed with a scanning electron microscope to evaluate the failure pattern. Results. The repair bond strength between the old and new composite resins was material-dependent. Universal adhesives significantly improved the repair bond strength ( p < 0.05 ), while no significant difference was observed between the etch modes (self-etch or etch-and-rinse) for each universal adhesive ( p > 0.05 ). Thermocycling significantly reduced the bond strength in all groups ( p < 0.05 ). Conclusion. Universal adhesives in both etch-and-rinse and self-etch modes outperformed the conventional 3-step etch-and-rinse and 2-step self-etch adhesive systems in terms of resin repair bond strength.
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Zhang, Jieyu, Yi Zhang, Jianzhang Li, and Qiang Gao. "Development of a High-Performance Adhesive with a Microphase, Separation Crosslinking Structure Using Wheat Flour and a Hydroxymethyl Melamine Prepolymer." Polymers 11, no. 5 (May 15, 2019): 893. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym11050893.
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The objective of this study is to use wheat flour (WF) and hydroxymethyl melamine prepolymer (HMP) to develop a low cost, highly water-resistant, starch-based bio-adhesive for plywood fabrication. Three-layer plywood was fabricated using the resultant adhesive, and the wet shear strength of the plywood samples was measured under various conditions. After determining that water resistance was significantly improved with the addition of HMP, we evaluated the physical characteristics of the starch-based adhesive and functional groups and analyzed the thermal stability and fracture surface of the cured adhesive samples. Results showed that by adding 20 wt.% HMP into WF adhesive, the sedimentation volume in the resultant adhesive decreased by 11.3%, indicating that the increase of crosslinking in the structure of the adhesives increased the bond strength, and the wet shear strength of the resultant plywood in 63 °C water improved by 375% when compared with the WF adhesive. After increasing the addition of HMP to 40 wt.%, the wet shear strength of the resultant plywood in 100 °C water changed from 0 MPa to 0.71 MPa, which meets the exterior use plywood requirement. This water resistance and bond strength improvement resulted from (1) HMP reacting with functions in WF and forming a crosslinking structure to prevent moisture intrusion; and (2) HMP self-crosslinking and combining with crosslinked WF to form a microphase separation crosslinking structure, which improved both the crosslinking density and the toughness of the adhesive, and subsequently, the adhesive’s bond performance. In addition, the microphase separation crosslinking structure had better thermostability and created a compact ductile fracture surface, which further improved the bond performance of the adhesive. Thus, using a prepolymer to form a microphase separation crosslinking structure within the adhesive improves the rigidity, toughness, and water resistance of the material in a practical and cost-effective manner.
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Dutra, Daniel JB, Natalia TT Branco, Hugo H. Alvim, Cláudia S. Magalhães, Ricardo R. Oliveira, and Allyson N. Moreira. "Bond strength of two universal adhesive systems to human dentin using different strategies." Acta Odontológica Latinoamericana 35, no. 3 (December 19, 2022): 155–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.54589/aol.35/3/155.
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) to dentin of two universal adhesive systems: Single Bond Universal (SBU) and Ambar Universal (AU), used in different adhesion strategies. Materials and Method: Thirty-six human teeth were prepared (n=6) and treated following different adhesive strategies: G1: SBU-etch-and-rinse, applied on dry dentin; G2: SBUetch- and-rinse, applied on moist dentin; G3: SBU-self-etching; G4: AU-etch-and-rinse, applied on dry dentin; G5: AU-etch-and-rinse, applied on moist dentin; G6: AU-self-etching. The specimens were submitted to μTBS test, failure analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data were analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey’s tests (p <0.05). Results: Microtensile bond strength was significantly lower in G1 than G2 and G3. AU adhesive performed worse than the SBU system, except in G5. Cohesive and mixed failures predominated in G1 and G2, while adhesive failures predominated in G3 and G5. Conclusions: Universal adhesives are an interesting innovation, but there are still doubts about their performance, mainly regarding the different protocols provided by the manufacturers. The conventional adhesive strategy on moist dentin demonstrated higher μTBS for both adhesives. The use of the selfetching strategy with the SBU showed promising results. Keywords: dental bonding - dentin - adhesives
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Srivaro, Suthon, Zoltán Börcsök, Zoltán Pásztory, and Sataporn Jantawee. "Finger joint performance of green-glued rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) lumber." BioResources 14, no. 4 (September 30, 2019): 9110–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.14.4.9110-9116.
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The feasibility of performing finger jointing of green rubberwood was considered with typical adhesives used for gluing kiln-dried wood. The effect of initial moisture content of rubberwood (12 ± 1.1%, 37.6 ± 3.2%, and 61.2 ± 6.1%), hot air oven-drying temperatures (60 °C, 80 °C, and 100 °C), and types of adhesives (polyurethane (PU) and emulsion polymeric isocyanate (EPI)) on bending and compressive properties of finger jointed rubberwood products were investigated. The controls were manufactured from 12 ± 1.1% moisture content rubberwood. The type of adhesives had no significant effect on the examined properties of the finger-jointed specimens. The initial moisture content had a slight effect on the modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) of specimens bonded with EPI adhesive. The MOR of all types of specimens bonded with EPI adhesive were slightly lower, but their MOE tended to be slightly higher than the control. The drying temperature slightly improved the MOE of specimens bonded with EPI adhesive. The result suggests that the finger jointing process of green rubberwood using typical adhesives could be performed without notably reducing the strength of the final products compared with the control.
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Sami, Omnia M., Essam A. Naguib, Rasha H. Afifi, and Shaymaa M. Nagi. "Effect of Different Adhesion Protocols on the Shear Bond Strength of Universal Adhesive Systems to Sound and Artificial Caries-Affected Dentin." European Journal of General Dentistry 10, no. 01 (January 2021): 030–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1732776.
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Abstract Objective Bonding to different dentin substrates influences resin composite restoration outcomes. This study investigated the influence of different adhesion protocols on the shear bond strength of universal adhesive systems to sound and artificial caries-affected dentin (CAD). Materials and Methods Occlusal enamel of 80 premolars were wet grinded to obtain flat midcoronal dentin. Specimens were equally divided according to the substrate condition: sound and CAD by subjecting to pH-cycling for 14 days. Each dentin substrate was bonded with the adhesive systems used in this study: Single Bond universal adhesive or Prime&Bond universal (applied either in etch-and-rinse or self-etch adhesion protocol). Adhesive systems were utilized according to manufacturers’ instructions, then resin composite was built up. Specimens were tested for shear bond strength. The data were analyzed by three-way analysis of variance, and failure modes were determined using stereomicroscope. Results There was no statistically significant difference between the two tested adhesive systems on artificially created CAD with different adhesion protocols. On sound dentin, Single Bond universal, either in the etch-and-rinse or self-etch adhesion protocols, revealed higher statistically significant shear bond strength mean values compared with CAD. Conclusion Single Bond universal adhesive in an etch-and-rinse adhesion protocol improved only bonding to sound dentin, while no added positive effect for the etching step with Prime&Bond universal adhesive was found when bonded to both sound and CAD substrates. The influence of CAD on the performance of the universal adhesives was material-dependent.
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Van Landuyt, K. L., Y. Yoshida, I. Hirata, J. Snauwaert, J. De Munck, M. Okazaki, K. Suzuki, P. Lambrechts, and B. Van Meerbeek. "Influence of the Chemical Structure of Functional Monomers on Their Adhesive Performance." Journal of Dental Research 87, no. 8 (August 2008): 757–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154405910808700804.
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Functional monomers in adhesive systems can improve bonding by enhancing wetting and demineralization, and by chemical bonding to calcium. This study tested the hypothesis that small changes in the chemical structure of functional monomers may improve their bonding effectiveness. Three experimental phosphonate monomers (HAEPA, EAEPA, and MAEPA), with slightly different chemical structures, and 10-MDP (control) were evaluated. Adhesive performance was determined in terms of microtensile bond strength of 4 cements that differed only for the functional monomer. Based on the Adhesion-Decalcification concept, the chemical bonding potential was assessed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry of the dissolution rate of the calcium salt of the functional monomers. High bond strength of the adhesive cement corresponded to low dissolution rate of the calcium salt of the respective functional monomer. The latter is according to the Adhesion-Decalcification concept, suggestive of a high chemical bonding capacity. We conclude that the adhesive performance of an adhesive material depends on the chemical structure of the functional monomer.
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Lee, Sangkyu, Sangyun Lee, Gyuyong Kim, Minjae Son, Gyeongcheol Choe, Jaehyun Lee, and Jeongsoo Nam. "Effect of Injecting Epoxy Resin Adhesive into Cement Mortar on Tile Adhesion Performance." Applied Sciences 10, no. 23 (November 28, 2020): 8527. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app10238527.
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Large porcelain tiles have attracted increased demand owing to their cost-effectiveness and superior esthetics. Here, an epoxy resin adhesive was injected into cement mortar, which was then applied to tiles. The adhesion performance of the tiles was subsequently evaluated in terms of the permeability and drying shrinkage under various curing conditions. The epoxy resin adhesive not only penetrated the tile–mortar and mortar–concrete interfaces, but also directly penetrated the mortar, thus enhancing the mechanical adhesion at each interface. In addition to the mechanical adhesion between the tiles and mortar, the epoxy resin adhesive prevents the degradation of adhesion due to shear stress by minimizing the moisture evaporation and shrinkage of the mortar. Evaluation of the adhesion characteristics under water and freeze–thaw curing conditions revealed the vulnerability of the epoxy resin to moisture; however, adequate adhesion performance was observed when the epoxy resin was air-cured prior to being exposed to harsh environments. Moreover, the injection method did not prolong the construction period, but could potentially reduce it during actual application. Nevertheless, further research on the adhesion performance of tiles with injected epoxy resin adhesive is required to evaluate the long-term durability.
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Villarreal-Gómez, Ana M., Manuel Martínez-Paíno, and José Miguel Martín-Martínez. "New Flexible Cyanoacrylate Tissue Adhesive Adhflex®: Adhesion and Performance in Inguinal Hernia Repair." Key Engineering Materials 638 (March 2015): 73–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.638.73.
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Sutures and cyanoacrylate high strength tissue adhesives are commonly used for wound closure in several surgical applications. Although effective for closing simple and small incisions, cyanoacrylate adhesives were limited by compromising adhesion and stiffness, i.e. cyanoacrylates with short alkyl chain length showed higher adhesion but lower flexibility than the ones with long alkyl chain length. In this paper, a new concept of flexible and high strength tissue cyanoacrylate based adhesive - Adhflex®- is presented. The balance between adhesion and flexibility in Adhflex® was achieved by adding an inert (i.e. non-reactive) chemical to a short alkyl chain length cyanoacrylate able to partially inhibit its polymerization in presence of moisture. Adhesion properties of Adhflex®were superior as compared to other commercial cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives (i.e. higher traction and shear strength). Furthermore, Adhflex®has been successfully used in a clinical trial for inguinal hernia repair (case study) as the surgery time with respect to suturing was reduced substantially, the comfort of the patient was improved (i.e. reduced tension after surgery, reduced allergic reaction) and the scare was minimal.