The influence of organic additives (Sasobit and RH) and water on the adhesion of the asphalt-aggregate interface was studied according to the surface free energy theory. Two asphalt binders (SK-70 and SK-90), and two aggregate types (limestone and ba...
The increasing use and potential of polylactic acid (PLA) in wood-based composite materials due to its greater performance over common polyolefins provides the justification for a closer examination of the PLA−wood adhesion performance. In PLA-bonded...
To investigate the adhesion properties of asphalt binder–aggregate interfaces, contact angle tests were performed on base, aged, and SBS# asphalt with limestone and basalt aggregates. A molecular dynamics simulation model was established to ana...
Soil adhesion is one of the basic physical properties of soil. The existence of soil adhesion will cause additional energy consumption of transport vehicles, which is an urgent scientific problem to be solved. In this paper, rubber tires are used as...
With the deepening of the green and low-carbon concept in the field of road engineering, the cold construction asphalt pavement technology has developed rapidly due to its advantages such as low energy consumption, low pollution, and convenient const...
A combination of mechanical and chemical treatments was utilized to modify the surface textures of copper and duralumin inserts in order to enhance the adhesion at the metal–polymer interface and provide an adhesive joint with a high loadbearing capa...
Adhesion assessments of an embedded interface in a multilayer system that contains a ductile layer are challenging. The occurrence of plastic deformation in the ductile layer often leads to additional complexity in analysis. In this study, an innovat...
In this work, the influences of moisture intruded into the asphalt-aggregate interface have been investigated at the atomistic scale. The molecular interactions of asphalt with limestone and granite were studied using molecular dynamics (MD) simulati...
With polylactic acid (PLA) usage projected to increase in wood-based composite materials, a study comparing composite processing parameters with resulting PLA−wood adhesion and panel performance is warranted. In this study, PLA-softwood veneer...
The paper presents the issues of metal surface treatment in fibre metal laminates (FML) to obtain high adhesion at the metal–composite interface. Aluminium 2024-T3 and titanium Grade 2 were analysed. The metal surface modifications were carried...
Adhesion is the key factor influencing the failure of the hard disk drive operating under ultra-low flying height. In order to mitigate the negative effects of adhesion at the head–disk interface (HDI) and promote further development of the the...
Using additive manufacturing to generate a polymer–metal structure offers the potential to achieve a complex customized polymer structure joined to a metal base of high stiffness and strength. A tool to evaluate the generated interface during t...
The interface between an asphalt binder and a calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel is a weak point of semi-flexible pavement material. In this study, the adhesion performance of asphalt-C-S-H gel interface in semi-flexible pavements at a molecular sc...
The purpose of this paper is to compare the fracture behavior of interfaces obtained using fourth-generation and universal dental adhesives. The study relies on optic and SEM to evaluate the dentin–adhesive–restoration material interface...
The surface microstructure formed by physical or chemical modification is essential for the desired joint strength. However, defects in the bonding interface and adhesive can be found. Such defects decrease shear strength and durability. In this stud...
The adhesion phenomenon of polymers occurs in nature and in human activity. In the present paper, an adhesion system of steamed bread and eggshell was observed in formation when steamed bread and eggshells were placed in close contact and cooled slig...
The purpose of this study is to identify the stress levels that act in inlay and onlay restorations, according to the direction and value of the external force applied. The study was conducted using the Finite Element Method (FEM) of three types of c...
Ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation in pulse-echo mode is used for the inspection of single-lap aluminum adhesive joints, which contain interface defects in bonding area. The aim of the research is to increase the probability of defect detection in...
Instability of the dentine-resin interface is owed to the partial/incomplete penetration of the resin adhesives in the collagen fibrils. However, interfacial hydrolysis of the resin-matrix hybrid layer complex activates the collagenolytic and esteras...
To compare the adhesive interface of eroded dentin formed by a functional dental adhesive and a gold standard strategy, by testing microtensile bond strength (μTBS), hardness/elastic modulus. Permanent sound human molars were randomly allocated to fo...
Joints and interfaces are one of the key aspects of the design and production of composite structures. This paper investigates the effect of adhesive–adherend interface morphology on the mechanical behavior of wavy-lap joints with the aim to im...
The asphalt mastic–aggregate interface plays an essential role in determining the service performance of asphalt mixtures. The objective of this paper was to investigate the adhesion behaviors and mechanism between asphalt mastic and aggregate based...
Adhesively bonded joints between galvanized steel and carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are critical in modern lightweight structures, but their performance is often limited by failure at the zinc–adhesive interface. This study presents...
This is a narrative review of the literature assessing the potential effectiveness of doping dentin polymeric adhesives with zinc compounds in order to improve bonding efficacy, remineralization and protection against degradation. A literature search...
Background: Immediate Dentine Sealing (IDS) is a well-established adhesive strategy that protects freshly cut dentine and enhances the clinical performance of indirect restorations. While its mechanical benefits are extensively documented, the surfac...
Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-induced collagen degradation at the resin-dentin interface remains a significant challenge for maintaining the longevity of dental restorations. This study investigated the effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG),...
Tungsten is the prime candidate material for plasma facing components of future fusion devices. Plasma spraying, with its ability to coat large areas, including non-planar surfaces, with a significant thickness, is a prospective fabrication technolog...
Obtaining detailed information regarding the interfacial characteristics of metal/hexagonal-TMN composites is imperative for developing these materials with optimal mechanical properties. To this end, we systematically investigate the work of adhesio...
This study investigated the effects of acid etching with grape seed extract (GSE)-modified etchants, varying phosphoric acid (PA) concentrations, on endogenous collagenolytic activity of etched dentin, adhesive–dentin (A/D) interfacial formatio...
This paper presents a new process for obtaining eco-epoxide adhesives synthesized from bio-renewable raw material (tannic acid—TA) and used for bonding lightweight materials (aluminum (Al) and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)). Two synthe...
The state of interface adhesion, as measured by the void ratio, is a critical factor affecting the adhesion strength and heat dissipation efficiency of a system. However, non-destructive and rapid detection of the adhesion process remains a challenge...
The quasi-liquid layer (QLL), a microstructure located between ice and an adhering substrate, is critical in generating capillary pressure, which in turn influences ice adhesion behavior. This study employed molecular dynamics (MD) methods to obtain...
The degradation of concrete and reinforced concrete structures is a significant technical and economic challenge, requiring continuous repair and rehabilitation throughout their service life. Geopolymers (GPs), known for their high mechanical strengt...
This study aims to evaluate the adhesion performance of the recycled asphalt mastic (RAM)–limestone filler interface and the contribution ratio (CR) of mineral filler to the adhesion performance of the RAM–limestone filler interface. Usin...
In order to eliminate the negative effects caused by traditional pavements, permeable pavements are gradually being used in road construction. In recent years, polyurethane (PU) has been used as a new binder in permeable pavement mixtures. However, c...
In the field of laser ablation micro-propulsion, the property of double-layer tape has significant impact on the propulsion performance. In this paper, low temperature plasma was used to treat the surface of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to improv...
The long-term success of composite restorations largely depends on the performance of dental adhesives at the adhesive–tooth interface. Despite ongoing improvements, secondary caries remains the leading cause of restoration failure, primarily d...
This study investigated the antibacterial activity, bond strength to dentin (SBS), and ultra-morphology of the polymer–dentin interface of experimental adhesive systems doped with pyrogallol (PY), which is a ubiquitous phenolic moiety that is present...
Ice accumulation on wind turbine blades reduces power generation efficiency and increases wind turbines’ maintenance cost, even causing equipment damage and casualties. In this work, in order to achieve passive anti-icing, a series of nano-pill...
This study evaluated an experimental two-step self-etch adhesive (BZF-29, BZF) by comparing it with a reference two-step self-etch adhesive (Clearfil Megabond 2, MB) and a universal adhesive (G-Premio Bond, GP) for microtensile bond strength (μTBS) a...
This study aimed to assess the effect of biomodification before adhesive procedures on the tooth-restoration interface of class V restorations located in caries-simulated vs. sound dentin, and the quality of dentin surface by time-of-flight secondary...
The adhesion/delamination characteristics at the stamp/film interface are critical for the efficiency of film microtransfer printing technology. To predict and regulate the interface mechanical behaviors, finite element models based on the J-integral...
The interface mechanical performance between aluminum alloy and timber is the key to ensure that the two work together. In this study, 11 group connection performance tests were carried out to investigate the influence of connection type (shear bolt...
ADC12 aluminum alloy has been widely used in the aerospace, ship, and automotive fields because of its high specific strength, excellent die-casting performance, and wear resistance. Adhesion wear is the main wear mechanism of high-speed milling ADC1...
Based on the first-principles method, TiAlSiN/WC-Co interface models with graphene doped into the matrix, coating, and the coating/matrix are constructed. The interface adhesion work is calculated and modeled to study the interface bonding properties...
The most common cause for dental composite failures is secondary caries due to invasive bacterial colonization of the adhesive/dentin (a/d) interface. Innate material weakness often lead to an insufficient seal between the adhesive and dentin. Conseq...
In this work, the effects of 20 transition element additions on the interfacial adhesion energy and electronic structure of Al(111)/6H-SiC(0001) interfaces have been studied by the first-principles method. For pristine Al(111)/6H-SiC(0001) interfaces...
The adhesion properties of the TiAl/TiO2 interface are estimated in dependence on interfacial layer composition and contact configuration using the projector augmented wave method. It is shown that a higher value of the work of separation is obtained...
In this study, the direct shear test and model pullout test results are presented to assess the impact of soil fines content and shear resistance characteristics of the pile–soil interface on the pullout resistance of drilled shafts. The direct...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of aggregate surface adsorbed water on the adhesive capacity and nanostructure of asphalt-aggregate interfaces at the atomic scale. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation was performed to measure an...
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