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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Colloid Science
  • Sol-Gel Science
  • Nanoscience
  • Surface Science
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Cohesive and adhesive interactions are fundamental to material properties and behavior.
  • Interdisciplinary research is hindered by differing nomenclature for material properties.
  • Existing models often rely on approximations and lack comprehensive interrelation of parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and interlink frequently used interaction parameters for cohesive and adhesive forces.
  • To promote a unified understanding of materials research across diverse scientific communities.
  • To address and remove historical nomenclature obstacles in materials science.

Main Methods:

  • Review of models for cohesive and adhesive interactions in single and two-component systems.
  • Computation of interaction parameters using thermodynamic and spectroscopic material constants.
  • Development of a novel model for interpreting dielectric spectra to enhance Hamaker constant predictability.

Main Results:

  • Comparison of computed interaction parameters with published values for various materials.
  • Illustration of the interrelation between thermodynamic, electronic, spectroscopic, and dielectric parameters.
  • Model calculations on inorganic materials (ionic solids, ceramic oxides, semiconductors) demonstrating effects of bond type and valence.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a framework for unifying the understanding of material interaction parameters.
  • A novel dielectric spectrum model enhances the predictability of the Hamaker constant.
  • The findings facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and advance materials research.