Mechanical Properties of Polymers Measured through AFM Force-Distance Curves

This Springer Laboratory volume is a practical guide for scientists and students dealing with the measurement of mechanical properties of polymers at the nanoscale through AFM force-distance curves. In the first part of the book the reader will find a theoretical introduction about atomic force micr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cappella, Brunero (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: e-Book
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : 2016.
Imprint: Springer,
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Series:Springer Laboratory, Manuals in Polymer Science,
Subjects:
Polymers.
Nanoscience.
Nanotechnology.
Surfaces (Technology).
Thin films.
Physical chemistry.
Spectrum analysis.
Nanophysics.
Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Film.
Physical Chemistry.
Spectroscopy.
Online Access:Full-text access
Table of Contents:
  • Part I Principles: Theory and Practice: Physical principles of Force-Distance Curves by Atomic Force Microscopy
  • Force-Distance Curves in Practice
  • Part II Case Studies: Mechanical Properties of Homogeneous Polymer Films, Thin Polymer Films and Polymer Blends: Homogeneous Polymer Films
  • Thin Polymer Films
  • Polymer Blends
  • Creep Compliance Measurement and Force-Modulation.

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