Advances in pressure sensitive adhesive technology-3

The chapters in this book cover a wide and diverse range of topics, providing a detailed discussion of each. From the Preface: "The purpose of these books is to present new information in the area of interest to pressure sensitive adhesive researchers and manufacturers. While most of the subjects have been discussed and published at various meetings, the book format allows to include much more detail than it is possible in a paper intended for a brief presentation during a technical meeting...This volume is heavily oriented towards the pressure sensitive adhesive research carried out in Japan. Japanese research always had an important place in the overall effort to advance the understanding of pressure sensitive adhesive behavior..." Target Audience: Highly recommended for all professionals, especially researchers, using or formulating pressure sensitive adhesives. Table of Contents: Viscoelastic Measurement of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives and Adherends Surface Energy Measurements Theoretical Peeling Force The Validity of the Peel Force Equation Effect of Basic PSA Properties Static and Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties Basic PSA Properties and Performance Adherend Surface Conditions Tack and Holding Power Miscibility of Acrylic Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Characterization of PSA's by Thermally Stimulated Current Technique Experimental Design in Formulation of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Corona Treatment Tack Measurement Hydrogels and Hydrocolloids