Observations on interphase characterisation in polymer composites by nanoscale indentation and use of AFM cantilever torsion to identify measurement artefacts

Young, TJ, Monclus, M, Broughton, WR, Ogin, SL and Smith, PA (2012) Observations on interphase characterisation in polymer composites by nanoscale indentation and use of AFM cantilever torsion to identify measurement artefacts PLASTICS RUBBER AND COMPOSITES, 41 (6). pp. 240-246.

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Abstract

The results presented in this paper explore the extent to which indentation in the interfacial region of polymer composites can be used to identify, unambiguously, an interphase of distinct elastic properties. Supporting evidence is presented in the form of atomic force microscopy indentation in the interfacial region of two polymer composites, a glass fibre reinforced vinylester and a glass flake reinforced polypropylene, where a transition region of measurement artefact is revealed as opposed to a physically distinct interphase. The conclusions from these tests are augmented by further work on a glass fibre reinforced phenolic using a new in situ method of identifying measurement artefacts.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions :	Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences > Mechanical Engineering Sciences
Authors :	Name Email ORCID Young, TJ Monclus, M Broughton, WR Ogin, SL Smith, PA
Date :	1 July 2012
DOI :	10.1179/1743289811Y.0000000031
Uncontrolled Keywords :	Science & Technology, Technology, Physical Sciences, Materials Science, Composites, Polymer Science, Materials Science, MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES, POLYMER SCIENCE, Mechanical characterisation, Indentation, Atomic force microscopy, Composite, Interface, Lateral force microscopy, FIBER-REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE, NANO-INDENTATION, PROPERTY VARIATIONS, ELASTIC-MODULUS, INTERFACES, NANOINDENTATION, IDENTIFICATION, SCRATCH
Related URLs :	Author
Additional Information :	Copyright 2012 Maney Publishing.
Depositing User :	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited :	13 Nov 2012 12:38
Last Modified :	25 Aug 2015 16:07
URI:	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/id/eprint/733321

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