PRESSURE-SENSITIVE DESIGN THEORETICAL ASPECTS

<p>Growing interest in the formulation of pressure-sensitive adhesives as described in the first edition of this book ( Pressure-Sensitive Formulation, VSP, 2000) required a new, enlarged edition including the design of pressure-sensitive adhesives as a separate volume. Developments in the understanding of pressure sensitivity were necessary to use macromolecular chemistry for pressure-sensitive design. Such developments include polymer physics and contact mechanics. Progress in coating technology, especially in in-line coating- and synthesis, opened new ways for the design of pressure-sensitive adhesives and products as well. Actually, pressure-sensitive-products with and without adhesives compete requiring a broad variety of material formulations and the corresponding manufacturing technology. <br>The first volume of the book examines the theoretical aspects of pressure-sensitive design, based on macromolecular chemistry, macromolecular physics, rheology and contact mechanics. <br>The second volume describes the practical aspects of pressure-sensitive design and formulation, related to product application. <br>The advances in the various domains are described by specialists.</p> Volume 1, 1. Introduction, 2. Pressure-Sensitive Adhesion as a Material Property and as a Process, 3. The Role of the Design and Formulation of Pressure-Sensitive Products, 4. Principles of Pressure-Sensitive Design and Formulation, 5. General Performance of Pressure-Sensitive-Adhesives, 6. Synthesis, Properties and Application of Water-Soluble Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, 7. Novel Hydrocolloid Formulations, Based on Nanocomposite Concept, References, Abbreviations and Acronyms, Index