INDICATIVE CONTENT OF THE COURSE
The science of interfaces. Wetting phenomenon and contact angle. Factors affecting the contact angle. Contact angle hysteresis. Determination of surface and interfacial tension. Theories and mechanisms of adhesion. Prerequisites for optimal adhesion. Adhesion materials. Adhesive bonded joint and joint design. Physical and chemical mechanisms of adhesive curing. Formulation engineering of adhesive products (adhesives, sealants, coatings). Characterization of adhesive materials. Destructive and non-destructive testing of adhesive materials. Stability of adhesive joints under the influence of the environment. Environmentally sustainable adhesive products.
LITERATURE
1. A. J. Kinloch. (1995). Adhesion and adhesives. Chapman & Hall
2. K. L. Mittal (Ed.). (2013). Advances in contact angle, wettability and adhesion. Wiley
3. K. L. Mittal, H. R. Anderson (Ed.). (1991). Acid-Base Interactions: relevance to Adhesion Science and technology. VSP
DESCRIPTION OF TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and seminars
MANNER OF PERFORMING STUDENTS 'OBLIGATIONS
Seminar work and exam
LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF COURSE PROGRAMME
1. To analyse the interdependence of the phenomena of wetting and adhesion as functions of the properties of the system.
2. To define the optimal adhesion of the selected system with respect to the desired application properties and calculated adhesion parameters.
3. To connect the interface properties with the properties of adhesive (glued) joints in the application.
4. To select the appropriate adhesive on the basis of physical and chemical mechanisms of its curing.
5. To conclude on the application properties of the adhesive on the basis of the results of laboratory tests.
6. To select components of an adhesive formulation, depending on the targeted application.
LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF STUDY PROGRAMME
1. To systematise knowledge, skills and competences for the respective field and academic area of the programme of study
2. To evaluate the skills and methods for experimental and theoretical research relating to the respective field and academic area of the programme of study
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