Contact angle measurement technology for adhesive and coating screening
Innovative technology using contact angle measurements to predict adhesive and coating performance on various substrates. This approach facilitates rapid screening, enhancing material selection and performance prediction in industries like automotive, aerospace, and textiles.
Overview
This innovative technology utilizes contact angle measurements to rapidly screen and predict the performance of adhesives and coatings on various substrates. By correlating contact angles with adhesion properties, this method enables precise predictions of adhesive behavior, offering significant advantages in material selection and performance forecasting. Industries such as automotive, aerospace, and textiles can benefit from enhanced efficiency in developing and selecting bonding materials.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Accurate prediction models for adhesive performance based on contact angle data
- Applicable to a wide range of substrates, including metals, ceramics, and textiles
- Provides predictive insights such as pass/fail, probability of success, or numerical value
- Developed models are validated through experimental data collection and analysis
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 4, indicating that it has been validated in a laboratory setting. Further development and validation are planned to extend its applicability to a broader range of materials, particularly pressure-sensitive adhesives and coatings.
About University of Massachusetts Lowell
UMass Lowell is a comprehensive public research university in the University of Massachusetts system, known for hands-on, industry-aligned education. Industry partners engage through open-access core research facilities and pilot-scale labs for prototyping and scale-up, supported by staff for contract services. A robust co-op program connects companies with student and faculty talent, while incubator and coworking sites near campus offer labs and flexible space. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, and Department of Defense. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP, licensing, sponsored research, and startup formation to streamline commercialization.
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