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A phenomenological theory for adhesion has been derived. This theory provides us with a new analytical method for determining the many important adhesion variables, such as the solid/vapor surface energy, the solid/liquid surface energy, the initial spreading coefficient and the equilibrium work of adhesion. The theory also provides significant correlations with many existing theories. Among them are the Zisman equation, the Wenzel equation, the Good-Girifalco equation, and the Good-Girifalco-Fowkes equation. Excellent experimental substantiation was obtained using data obtained at our laboratory and data from the literature for different solid polymers. Based on the foregoing theory, two new thermodynamic criteria for the spreading and for the cohesive failure of an adhesive system have also been established. Furthermore, the effects of temperature and roughness on the adhesion properties can now be determined.
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Lee, M.C.H. (1984). An Analytical Method for Determining the Surface Energy of Solid Polymers. In: Lee, LH. (eds) Adhesive Chemistry. Polymer Science and Technology, vol 29. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2435-5_4
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