This book presents the analysis of techniques used for the determination of acid-base properties in view of their applicability to examination of solid organic and inorganic surfaces. The book shows the important role that acid-base interactions play in establishing interfacial adhesive-adherent contact and outlines practical recommendations reg

Irina A. Starostina, DSc, is professor of the chair of physics at Kazan State Technological University in Russia. She has dealt with physicochemistry of polymer adhesion for over 20 years.

Oleg V. Stoyanov, DSc, is head of the chair of industrial safety and professor of the chair of technology of processing plastic and composite materials (TPPCM) at Kazan State Technological University in Russia. He is a world-renowned scientist in the field of chemistry and the physics of oligomers, polymers, composites, and nanocomposites.

Prof. Rustam Ya. Deberdeev, DSc, is the honored worker of science and the laureat of State Prizes of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Russian Federation. His scientific interests involve synthesis, technology, and processing of polymers and composite materials.

Basic Theoretical Statements of Acid-Base Interaction. Thermodynamics of Surface Phenomena in Polymer-Metal Adhesive Joints. Comparative Analysis of Methods for Determination of Acid-Base Properties of Liquids and Solids. Targeted Modification of Acid-Base Properties of Polymeric Composite Materials. Acid-Base Approach to the Problem of Interaction Enhancement In Adhesive Joints. Index.