Organofunctional Silane Adhesion Promoters Use Course
Organosilanes can be applied as primers to the substrate or added to an adhesive or sealant formulation to achieve self-priming characteristics. This addition will lead to longer bond life, greater initial adhesion and increased chemical and temperature resistance. There are barriers to the efficacy of the results. When formulated into an adhesive or sealant, multiple (and competing) reaction and diffusion mechanisms have a major influence on the effectiveness of the adhesion promoter.
Learning Objectives
- Self-priming Formulations
- Factors for Efficacy
- Solutions to Adhesion Challenges
- Advanced Applications
Dr. Andreas T. Wolf, Consultant
Andreas T. Wolf works as an independent consultant in the sealants and adhesives area. He graduated in Physical Chemistry at Frankfurt university in 1974 and received a Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry from Düsseldorf university in 1978. In 2015, he retired from Dow Corning (now: Dow Silicones) as Chief Scientist of the Global High-Performance Building Solutions business focused on Standardization, Technical Application Support, and Technology Gatekeeping. He has served as editor of ten books on the various aspects of sealants, authored over 200 technical papers, and chaired multiple international scientific symposia.