Adhesive consumption in my country is projected to continue growing at a rate of 8%–10%, with development trends falling into six major categories.

Adhesives are generally defined as natural or synthetic, organic or inorganic substances capable of joining two or more components or materials together through mechanisms such as interfacial adhesion and internal cohesion. Variations in the primary constituents of adhesives result in differences in their properties and fields of application.

This resource compiles key terminology from the adhesives industry, featuring bilingual entries and clear definitions of common technical concepts—such as bonding, curing, cohesive failure, and compatibility. It is suitable for technical training in manufacturing facilities, communication in foreign trade, and reference when consulting product technical documentation.

Adhesive joints are subject to multifaceted functional requirements, typically encompassing properties such as mechanical strength, heat resistance, oil resistance, water resistance, and electrical conductivity, as well as resistance to environmental stress. The selected adhesive must possess the corresponding functional characteristics. The following section introduces relevant adhesives based on these typical functional requirements.

Adhesives are essential in a wide range of modern applications, including home appliances, communication devices, and transportation, as well as security equipment, new energy systems, military electronics, aerospace technology, intelligent manufacturing, and medical devices. Given their widespread use, do we truly understand adhesives? What are their advantages?

There is a wide variety of adhesives, and consequently, a vast array of raw materials used in their synthesis. So, what criteria apply to the selection of adhesive raw materials?

Curing methods for adhesives involve physical processes—such as solvent evaporation, emulsion coalescence, and the cooling of melts—as well as chemical processes.

Although adhesives are merely supplementary materials in building and decoration, this does not imply they are unimportant. In actual decoration, a wide range of materials (such as wallpapers, various flooring, ceramics, and stone decorative materials) are installed using adhesive methods. Therefore, the proper selection of adhesives directly impacts the durability of the installation and the decorative effect of the surface.

Adhesives can applied in mechanical anti-corrosion, medical and military sectors.