Detailed Investigations of Capillary and van der Waals Forces in the Adhesion between Solids

Author

Aaron Harrison, Purdue University

Date of Award

January 2015

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Chemical Engineering

First Advisor

Stephen P. Beaudoin

Committee Member 1

David S. Corti

Committee Member 2

Carl Wassgreen

Committee Member 3

James D. Litster

Abstract

The primary focus of this dissertation is on characterizing two fundamental forces common to adhesion between solids: capillary and van der Waals forces. These two forces have a significant impact on how solids flow, stick to surfaces, agglomerate and break; therefore, understanding their behavior can lead to better processing techniques.

Recommended Citation

Harrison, Aaron, "Detailed Investigations of Capillary and van der Waals Forces in the Adhesion between Solids" (2015). Open Access Dissertations. 1114.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1114