Combining Fast Imaging and Variable Temperature Studies in Atomic Force Microscopy. (28th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Magonov, Sergei; Wu, Shijie
• Is Part Of: MRS advances. Volume 3:Number 44(2018)
• Page Start: 2705
• Page End: 2712
• Publication Date: 2018-05-28
• Subjects: crystallization, -- scanning probe microscopy (SPM), -- polymer; Electrical engineering -- Congresses; Physics -- Congresses; Materials -- Research -- Congresses; Materials science -- Congresses; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1557/adv.2018.467
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-8521

Abstract

Abstract: Fast imaging in Atomic Force Microscopy enhances the capability of studying phase transitions and surface properties of materials at variable temperatures. This is demonstrated by measurements of several polymers [poly(diethylsiloxane), low-density polyethylene and ethylene-octene copolymer] and bitumen at low (down to -20°C) and high (up to +150°C) temperatures. Monitoring of structural transitions was performed at small and large (up to 40 μm) areas with 1-5°C/min cooling/heating rates. Novel data about dynamics and structural transitions of mesomorphic transitions and crystallization were obtained.