TY - JOUR A1 - Silbernagl, Dorothee A1 - Ghasem Zadeh Khorasani, Media A1 - Cano Murillo, Natalia A1 - Elert, Anna Maria A1 - Sturm, Heinz ED - Glatzel, T. T1 - Bulk chemical composition contrast from attractive forces in AFM force spectroscopy N2 - A key application of atomic force microscopy (AFM) is the measurement of physical properties at sub-micrometer resolution. Methods such as force–distance curves (FDCs) or dynamic variants (such as intermodulation AFM (ImAFM)) are able to measure mechanical properties (such as the local stiffness, kr) of nanoscopic heterogeneous materials. For a complete structure–property correlation, these mechanical measurements are considered to lack the ability to identify the chemical structure of the materials. In this study, the measured attractive force, Fattr, acting between the AFM tip and the sample is shown to be an independent measurement for the local chemical composition and hence a complete structure–property correlation can be obtained. A proof of concept is provided by two model samples comprised of (1) epoxy/polycarbonate and (2) epoxy/boehmite. The preparation of the model samples allowed for the assignment of material phases based on AFM topography. Additional chemical characterization on the nanoscale is performed by an AFM/infrared-spectroscopy hybrid method. Mechanical properties (kr) and attractive forces (Fattr) are calculated and a structure–property correlation is obtained by a manual principle component analysis (mPCA) from a kr/Fattr diagram. A third sample comprised of (3) epoxy/polycarbonate/boehmite is measured by ImAFM. The measurement of a 2 × 2 µm cross section yields 128 × 128 force curves which are successfully evaluated by a kr/Fattr diagram and the nanoscopic heterogeneity of the sample is determined. KW - AFM force spectroscopy KW - Composites KW - Principle component analysis KW - Structure–property correlation KW - Van der Waals forces PY - 2021 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-520175 DO - https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.12.5 SN - 2190-4286 VL - 12 IS - 5 SP - 58 EP - 71 PB - Beilstein Institute CY - Frankfurt am Main AN - OPUS4-52017 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Stark, Wolfgang A1 - Jaunich, Matthias A1 - Mc Hugh, Jarlath T1 - Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) of epoxy carbon-fibre prepregs partially cured in a discontinued autoclave analogue process N2 - Epoxy carbon-fibre prepreg, Hexcel Type 6376 HTS, was investigated using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). The DMA characteristic parameters are storage modulus E', loss modulus E' and loss factor tanδ. These parameters are ideally suited to observe the vitrification, referred to as glass transition, resulting from the cross-linking reaction. Detection of the cure state may also be achieved by determining the momentary glass transition temperature of partially cured samples. The consequent use of a multi-frequency measuring regime was used to derive the apparent activation energy for the glass transition process. Different temperature programs were also applied to monitor the curing process directly, as well as to investigate the different states of incomplete cure reached in preceding curing steps. The intention was to provide better understanding of the consequences of an interrupted autoclave curing process and to use DMA to detect the cure state achieved. With DMA, the continuation of an incomplete curing process also can be monitored. DMA measurements up to 300 °C showed, furthermore, that the final glass transition temperature was reduced by thermal degradation at high temperatures. KW - Composites KW - Epoxy KW - Cross-linking KW - Prepreg KW - Degree of cure KW - Glass transition PY - 2015 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2014.11.004 SN - 0142-9418 VL - 41 SP - 140 EP - 148 PB - Elsevier Science CY - Amsterdam [u.a.] AN - OPUS4-32325 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Sturm, Heinz A1 - Schulz, Eckhard T1 - Local AC current contrast on carbon fiber surfaces imaged by scanning force microscopy N2 - After a delamination process in a C-fiber reinforced polymer composite, the identification of the polymer residue of poly-(phenylene sulphide) on carbon fiber surfaces gives important information on the composite failure mechanism. Using scanning force microscopy (SFM) in its lateral force imaging mode or with the stiffness imaging mode, it is almost impossible to distinguish the two composite components owing to a very low material-based contrast of the local friction and compliance. The new technique using contrast based on a local AC current measurement allows a clear identification of the conducting carbon fiber and the non-conducting polymer coverage. KW - Matrix adhesion KW - Films KW - Photoconduction KW - Composites PY - 1995 DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/actp.1995.010460505 SN - 0323-7648 SN - 1521-4044 VL - 46 IS - 5 SP - 379 EP - 384 PB - Wiley-VCH Verl. CY - Weinheim, Germany AN - OPUS4-6848 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Sypaseuth, Fanni D. A1 - Gallo, Emanuela A1 - Çiftci, Serhat A1 - Schartel, Bernhard T1 - Polylactic acid biocomposites: approaches to a completely green flame retarded polymer N2 - Basic paths towards fully green flame retarded kenaf fiber reinforced polylactic acid (K-PLA) biocomposites are compared. Multicomponent flame retardant Systems are investigated using an amount of 20 wt% such as Mg(OH)2 (MH), ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and expandable graphite (EG), and combinations with Silicon dioxide or layered silicate (LS) nanofillers. Adding Kenaf fibers and flame retardants increases the E modulus up to a factor 2, although no compatibilizer was used at all. Thus, in particular adding EG and MH decreases the strength at maximum elongation, and kenaf fibers, MH, and EG are crucial for reducing the elongation to break. The Oxygen index is improved by up to 33 vol% compared to 17 vol% for K-PLA. The HB classification of K-PLA in the UL 94 test is outperformed. All flame retarded biocomposites show somewhat lower thermal stability and increased amounts of residue. MH decreases the fire load significantly, and the greatest reduction in peak heat release rate is obtained for K-PLA/15MH/5LS. Synergistic effects are observed between EG and APP (ratio 2:1) in flammability and fire properties. Synergistic multicomponent systems containing EG and APP, or MH with adjuvants offer a promising route to green flame retarded natural fiber reinforced PLA biocomposites. KW - Biopolymers KW - Composites KW - Flame retardance KW - Natural fibres KW - Thermal decomposition PY - 2017 DO - https://doi.org/10.1515/epoly-2017-0024 SN - 2197-4586 SN - 1618-7229 VL - 17 IS - 6 SP - 449 EP - 462 PB - De Gruyter AN - OPUS4-42872 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Theiler, Geraldine A1 - Gradt, Thomas T1 - Einfluss von Wasserstoff auf das Gleitverhalten von graphitgefüllten Polymeren N2 - Die tribologischen Eigenschaften von graphitgefüllten Polyimiden gegen Stahl 100Cr6 wurden an Luft, im Hochvakuum (l0⁻ ³ Pa) und in Wasserstoffumgebung bei verschiedenen Drücken (10³ Pa, 10⁴ Pa und 10⁵ Pa) untersucht. Zwei unterschiedliche Polyimid-Typen wurden eingesetzt, wobei Typ und Menge des Graphits variiert wurden. Die Experimente wurden bei 3,1 MPa Kontaktdruck und einer Gleitgeschwindigkeit von 0,2 m/s bzw. 1 m/s durchgeführt. Die verschlissenen Oberflächen und die Morphologie des Materialübertrags auf die Stahl-Gegenfläche wurden mittels Lichtmikroskopie, REM, TEM und FTIR untersucht. Die Untersuchung zeigt, dass sowohl die Matrix als auch der Graphitanteil einen deutlichen Einfluss auf das Reibverhalten von Verbundwerkstoffen in Wasserstoffumgehungen haben können. N2 - The tribological behaviour of graphite filled polyimide composites against steel (AISI 521 00) was investigated in air, vacuum and hydrogen environment at different pressures (10³ Pa, 10⁴ Pa, and 10⁵ Pa). Composites consist of two polyimides filled with different types and amount of graphite. Friction and wear measurements were performed at 0.2m/s and 3.1MPa at ambient temperature. Wom surfaces and morphology of the material transfer on the steel counter-face were investigated by optical microscopy, SEM, TEM and FTIR analyses. Results reveal that both the polyimide structure and graphite can have an important influence on the friction behaviour of composites in hydrogen environment. KW - Polymere KW - Verbundwerkstoffe KW - Graphit KW - Wasserstoff KW - Vakuum KW - Polymers KW - Composites KW - Graphite KW - Hydrogen KW - Vacuum PY - 2015 SN - 0724-3472 VL - 62 IS - 2 SP - 25 EP - 32 PB - Expert Verlag CY - Renningen AN - OPUS4-33557 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Theiler, Géraldine A1 - Gradt, Thomas T1 - Comparison of the sliding behavior of several polymers in gaseous and liquid hydrogen N2 - The development of hydrogen technologies entails high safety requirements in distribution and dispensing infrastructure. Therefore, it is necessary to pursue research on material compatibility in hydrogen, especially for critical parts with tribological issues. The focus of this study is to evaluate the influence of hydrogen on a wider range of commercially available polymer materials. Thereby, the friction and wear behavior of different grades of TPE, POM, PA66, PA12, PPA, PEEK, PPS, PTFE, PAI, PI and PBI were investigated against a rotating steel disk (AISI 304). Filled and unfilled polymers from different suppliers were evaluated at room temperature in air, vacuum and hydrogen gas (H2) as well as in liquid hydrogen at - 253°C (LH2). The sliding behavior of the polymer materials is discussed by means of surface analyses, whereby special attention is paid to the formation of a transfer film. According to the results at ambient temperature, the effect of hydrogen environment on the tribological behavior of neat polymers may be related to lack of moisture, but also to saturated hydrocarbons in gaseous hydrogen. In liquid hydrogen, the best tribological performances were achieved with neat PA polymers as well as PPS and PI composites. KW - Polymers KW - Composites KW - Sliding wear KW - Hydrogen KW - Cryogenic temperature PY - 2023 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-597123 DO - https://doi.org/10.2474/trol.18.217 SN - 1881-2198 VL - 18 IS - 5 SP - 217 EP - 231 PB - Japanese Society of Tribologists AN - OPUS4-59712 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Theiler, Géraldine A1 - Harsha, A. P. A1 - Gradt, Thomas T1 - On the sliding wear behavior of PEAK composites in vacuum environment N2 - The tribological behavior of neat and filled PEEK and PEKK composites were compared in air and vacuum conditions. Very low friction and wear coefficient were obtained at low sliding speed while severe wear occurred at high speed. Experimental results are discussed by analysing the transfer film and wear debris. KW - PEAK KW - Composites KW - Wear KW - Friction KW - Vacuum PY - 2019 DO - https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042271 SN - 0022-2305 SN - 0742-4787 VL - 141 IS - 4 SP - 044502-1 EP - 044502-7 PB - ASME AN - OPUS4-47298 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Van Gemert, D. A1 - Czarnecki, L. A1 - Maultzsch, Matthias A1 - Schorn, H. A1 - Beeldens, A. A1 - Lukowski, P. A1 - Knapen, E. T1 - Cement concrete and concrete-polymer composites: Two merging worlds. A report from 11th ICPIC Congress in Berlin, 2004 N2 - The search for durable and sustainable construction materials inspires the developments in the world of cement concrete, as well as in the world of concrete–polymer composites. Both worlds recognize, strive for and accept each other’s contribution to the synergetic effects that are realized by the combination of classical building materials and polymers. A better knowledge of materials behaviour, especially in the field of admixtures, and a better understanding of curing processes allowed the development of highly performing mineral or modified mineral concretes, mortars and grouts. CPC-science becomes an invaluable element in the development of sustainable construction materials. ICPIC brings together practitioners and scientists, dealing with concrete–polymer composites in all industrial fields, but with emphasis on construction industry. The 11th International ICPIC Congress took place in Berlin, 2–4th June 2004. New trends and evolutions have been presented and discussed. The highlights of the Congress, and the synergies for the construction world that emerge from this congress on polymers in concrete in combination with cement concrete, are presented. KW - Concrete KW - Polymer KW - Cement KW - Composites KW - Synergy PY - 2005 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2005.05.004 SN - 0958-9465 SN - 1873-393X VL - 27 IS - 9-10 SP - 926 EP - 933 PB - Elsevier CY - Barking, Essex AN - OPUS4-10864 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -