CRC Press - Particle Adhesion: Applications and Advances

Explore the fundamental principles of adhesion in Particle Adhesion: Applications and Advances by CRC Press. This scientific text examines how intermolecular forces cause materials to attract one another, a phenomenon present in everything from biological cells to dust on surfaces. Understanding these interactions is vital for studying how curved surfaces interact. The book covers how elastic deformations resulting from adhesive interactions store strain that can be released during particle detachment. It also addresses time-dependent changes in adhesion, specifically how plastic deformation can increase the real effective contact area while reducing the stored energy needed for particle removal. This resource provides a deep look into the mechanics of how materials stick and separate, making it a necessary addition to any physical chemistry library.