Overview
- Contains numerous (
- Provides a very comprehensive presentation of AFM methods for the determination of nanomechanical properties of polymers
- Also introduces the most recent techniques and developments
Part of the book series: Springer Laboratory (SPLABORATORY)
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Principles: Theory and Practice
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Front Matter
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Case Studies: Mechanical Properties of Homogeneous Polymer Films, Thin Polymer Films and Polymer Blends
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Back Matter
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About this book
In the first part of the book the reader will find a theoretical introduction about atomic force microscopy, focused on force-distance curves, and mechanical properties of polymers. The discussion of several practical issues concerning the acquisition and the interpretation of force-distance curves will help scientists starting to employ this technique.
The second part of the book deals with the practical measurement of mechanical properties of polymers by means of AFM force-distance curves. Several "hands-on" examples are illustrated in a very detailed manner, with particular attention to the sample preparation, data analysis, and typical artefacts. This section gives a complete overview about the qualitative characterization and quantitative determination of the mechanical properties of homogeneous polymer samples, polymer brushes, polymer thin films, confined polymer samples, model blends and microstructured polymer blends through AFM force-distance curves.
The book also introduces to new approaches and measurement techniques, like creep compliance and force modulation measurements, pointing out approximations, limitations and issues requiring further confirmation.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Since the very beginning of his scientific career, Brunero Cappella has been studying surface physics, atomic force microscopy and in particular AFM force-distance curves. He has written several papers; two recent review articles about force-distance curves for Surface Science Reports are among the most cited works of the journal (664 citations for the first and 1189 citations for the second article).
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Mechanical Properties of Polymers Measured through AFM Force-Distance Curves
Authors: Brunero Cappella
Series Title: Springer Laboratory
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29459-9
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-29457-5Published: 26 July 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-80577-1Published: 31 May 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-29459-9Published: 14 July 2016
Series ISSN: 0945-6074
Series E-ISSN: 2196-1174
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 233
Number of Illustrations: 117 b/w illustrations, 3 illustrations in colour
Topics: Polymer Sciences, Nanoscale Science and Technology, Nanotechnology, Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films, Physical Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Microscopy