SURFACE FUNCTIONALISED ADHESION

摘要

The invention describes a means of enhancing the adhesion and sealant qualities of adhesives through the addition of a surface modifier. The invention has particular relevance to the adhesion and sealing of tanned leather where surface functionality suitable for effective adhesion with known adhesives is impaired by loss of functionality of the leather surface. The invention is however equally applicable to the adhesion of articles made from other materials such as plastics and plastic composites where the surface chemistry of the article requires modification for improved adhesion.