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Characterization of Interphase Regions Using Atomic Force Microscopy
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Characterization of Interphase Regions Using Atomic Force Microscopy

M. R. Vanlandingham, S. H. McKnight, G. R. Palmese, T. A. Bogetti, R. F. Eduljee and J. W. Gillespie
MRS proceedings, v 458
1996

Abstract

The use of the atomic force microscope (AFM) to measure surface forces has been developed to optimize its operation as a surface imaging tool. This capability can potentially be extended to evaluate nanoscale material response to indentation. In this paper, a novel technique is used to probe local property changes in multi-component polymer systems. Changes in indentation response in interphase regions are investigated for an adhesive system involving a diffuse polymer-polymer bond and for two composite systems. To date, diamond-tipped probes with effective spring constants of 150 and 310 N/m have been used to investigate polyimide and epoxy resin matrices reinforced by carbon fibers.

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