Sealing is an age-old problem that dates back to our earliest attempts to create a more comfortable living environment. Prehistoric people used natural sealants such as earth, loam, grass, and reeds to protect the interior of their homes against the weather. Today s applications extend to a myriad of uses. The Handbook of Sealant Technology provides an in-depth examination of sealants, reviewing their historical developments and fundamentals, adhesion theories and properties, and today s wide range of applications.
Featuring contributions from international academic and industry experts, this comprehensive, illustrated reference explores:
- The history of sealants from the Stone Age to the present
- The testing and durability of sealants and sealed joints
- The use of organofunctional silanes in sealant technology
- Hot melt and intumescent sealants
- Urethane waterproofing membrane systems
- Foam back-up materials
- Sealants for use in construction, bridge expansion joints, and automotive electronics
- Fibrin sealants for biomedical applications
As technology continues to develop, the potential for sealant use grows exponentially. This valuable reference guide provides a window on the past and offers insight into the extent of future possibilities in a host of industries.