Title
Nanolithographic determination of brittleness at polymer surfaces
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
12-1-1998
Abstract
AFM techniques were used to interrogate the mechanical properties of weathered polyester copolymer sheets near the exposed surface. Tapping mode tips, as well as a diamond tip mounted on a high spring constant cantilever, were used to scratch overlapping quadrilateral patterns into the polymer. The marred sites were micrographed and the RMS roughness was used as an index of brittleness. Propagation speed and normal force of the test cycle were optimized.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Materials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings
First Page
211
Last Page
216
Recommended Citation
Setz, S., Duran, R., Fagerburg, D., & Germinario, L. (1998). Nanolithographic determination of brittleness at polymer surfaces. Materials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings, 522, 211-216. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/chemistry_pubs/269