Antonio Pagliuca

Joining Technology Research Centre, Oxford United Kingdom

Abstract Title:Adhesive Bonding in Cryogenic Conditions

Biography:

Dr Antonio Pagliuca is an experienced technical materials specialist and has worked as a Senior Specialist Application Engineer for 3M Automotive and Aerospace division for the last 12 years. He has a first-class degree in Polymer Science and a PhD from the Joining Technology Research Centre, Oxford on adhesive bonding. Antonio’s background includes significant previous experience of working with engineering materials which span the full range from the formulation of sealants and adhesives through to the application of such materials working for different applications and markets – including automotive, electric vehicles and aerospace. He has also worked as a technical consultant and niche bespoke manufacturer of formulated coatings, adhesives, plastic/rubber compounds and has several patent applications granted.

Research Interest:

The increasing rates of global warming and decreasing levels of natural resources have contributed to significant levels of environmental change, with Aerospace and transportation sectors accounting for 17% of global man-made CO2 emissions. To face the climate challenge, the Aerospace community is actively pursuing alternative greener energy sources such as green hydrogen. Significant technical challenges exist in storing liquid hydrogen in airframe structures where any structural discontinuities in storage tanks can create significant issues. In this scenario, structural adhesive bonding could be an effective solution. This paper will highlight testing of adhesives in bonding to both metallic and composite substrates. This will include mechanical performance of bonded joints at cryogenic temperatures, fatigue analysis and some insights into potential modelling techniques to provide a basis for adhesive selection criteria.