Modeling the Peel Test for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives

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Focusing on the peel test, this book introduces a generalized cohesive zone model to predict peel force and traction distribution for pressure-sensitive adhesives. It details a continuous fibrillated region where adhesive failure occurs cohesively and derives governing equations to accurately represent adhesive and backing deformations. Key factors such as peel rate, angle, adhesive properties, backing stiffness, and substrate geometry are explored for their impact on peel force. This work offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and modeling the peel test.