Correlation of nanowear patterns to viscoelastic response in a thin polystyrene melt

Ronald H. Schmidt, Greg Haugstad, Wayne L. Gladfelter

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Abstract

The temperature and scan-velocity dependence of more complex bundle formation in a thin polystyrene melt regime is examined. It is shown that both temperature and scan frequency affect the patterns created by the movement of a nanoscopic tip in contact with a polymer surface. The time-temperature dependence of the patterns are well-described by the WLF equation which typically used to described viscoelastic behavior. Analysis of the data further suggests that the Tg of the polymer is elevated in the region confined between the tip and the substrate.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAmerican Chemical Society, Polymer Preprints, Division of Polymer Chemistry
Editors Anon
PublisherACS
Pages1159-1160
Number of pages2
Volume39
Edition2
StatePublished - Aug 1998
EventProceedings of the 1997 Boston Meeting - Boston, MA, USA
Duration: Aug 23 1998Aug 27 1998

Other

OtherProceedings of the 1997 Boston Meeting
CityBoston, MA, USA
Period8/23/988/27/98

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