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Nanoscale mechanical characterization of polymeric fibers |
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| Authors: | J. Cayer‐Barrioz A. Tonck D. Mazuyer Ph. Kapsa A. Chateauminois |
| Abstract: | The mechanical and viscoelastic behaviors of polymeric fibers varying in molecular weight have been determined at the nanometer scale with a surface force apparatus. The existence of a skin–core structure resulting from the elaboration process is pointed out. The role of fiber anisotropy is also discussed. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 43: 264–275, 2005 |
| Keywords: | mechanical anisotropy molecular weight nanoindentation polyamides viscoelastic properties mechanical properties |