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Epoxy adhesives bond to surfaces through specific chemical and mechanical adhesion mechanisms.
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Retrieved literature confirms that epoxy adhesives achieve bonding to various substrates through a combination of chemical adhesion mechanisms (such as hydrogen bonding and functional group interactions) and mechanical adhesion mechanisms (such as mechanical interlocking enabled by surface preparation).

Evidence for · 3
Surface preparation strategies in secondary bonded thermoset-based composite materials: A review
2021 · cited by 105
The review details how surface preparations promote both chemical bonding and mechanical interlocking mechanisms in epoxy adhesive joints.
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The retrieved papers consistently discuss both chemical and mechanical mechanisms (like mechanical interlocking, surface morphology, and chemical/hydrogen bonding) as fundamental to epoxy adhesive performance.

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Theoretical Study on the Contribution of Interfacial Functional Groups to the Adhesive Interaction between Epoxy Resins and Aluminum Surfaces.
2022 · cited by 56
The study confirms that epoxy resins interact with surfaces through both adsorption/chemical bonding (such as hydrogen bonding from functional groups) and physical interactions.
EFFECT OF ANODIZING ELECTROLYTE FOR STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES BONDING STUDY OF ALUMINIUM-CARBON LAMINATES COMPOSITES
2014 · cited by 11
The research emphasizes that structural adhesive bonding relies heavily on mechanical interlocking between treated surfaces and composite/epoxy systems.
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  1. Surface preparation strategies in secondary bonded thermoset-based composite materials: A reviewpeer-reviewedsupports
  2. Theoretical Study on the Contribution of Interfacial Functional Groups to the Adhesive Interaction between Epoxy Resins and Aluminum Surfaces.peer-reviewedsupports
  3. EFFECT OF ANODIZING ELECTROLYTE FOR STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES BONDING STUDY OF ALUMINIUM-CARBON LAMINATES COMPOSITESpeer-reviewedsupports
  4. Surface structure design of boron nitride nanotubes and mechanism of their regulation on properties of epoxy composite dielectricpeer-reviewedno side takennot shown: read and judged not to bear on this claim
  5. Comparative analysis of heat impacts on bond strength and failure modes of calcium silicate- and epoxy resin-based sealers.peer-reviewedno side takennot shown: read and judged not to bear on this claim
  6. Influence of epoxy adhesive on the weldability and mechanical behavior of 22MnB5 in weld bondingpeer-reviewedno side takennot shown: read and judged not to bear on this claim
  7. ORGANOMETALLIC SURFACE-TREATMENT OF PBZT AND PBO ORDERED POLYMER FILMS FOR IMPROVED ADHESIONpeer-reviewedno side takennot shown: read and judged not to bear on this claim
  8. Enhancing Interfacial Strength of Epoxy Adhesive Joints Using Chemically Surface-Modified Palm Fibers: Influence of Fiber Loading, Surface Chemistry and Orientation.peer-reviewedno side takennot shown: read and judged not to bear on this claim
  9. Hybrid Weld-Bonded Joints: A Critical Comparative Review of Welding Processes, Adhesive Interaction and Joint Performance.peer-reviewedno side takennot shown: read and judged not to bear on this claim
  10. Improving and Optimizing Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composites via Geometric Optimization of Nanofillers Using Co-Curing Processes.peer-reviewedno side takennot shown: read and judged not to bear on this claim
  11. Effect of Adhesive Type and Surface Preparation on the Debonding Behavior of Glass and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Adhesive Joints.peer-reviewedno side takennot shown: read and judged not to bear on this claim
  12. Synergistic Effects of Combined Dynamic Covalent Bonds and Noncovalent Interactions in Highly Advanced Switchable Adhesive Polymers.peer-reviewedno side takennot shown: read and judged not to bear on this claim
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first checked06 Aug 2026
judged → SUPPORTED · 8806 Aug 2026
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