KFord stearic acid PDMS paper Aug 10.pdf (283.82 kB)
A preliminary investigation into the apparent abhesive effect of stearic acid on cured silicone elastomer
journal contribution
posted on 2010-09-29, 16:26 authored by U.J. Ana, Gary Critchlow, K.M. Ford, N.R. Godfrey, David Grandy, M.A. SpenceThe effect of addition of small amounts of stearic acid on the adhesive properties of
polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was investigated. Stearic acid reduced the peel strength of bonded aluminium samples with the joint weakening effect increasing with increased loadings. Surface analysis of the peeled surfaces was carried out using XPS, SSIMS and FTIR. This showed that stearic acid did not form a weak boundary
layer at the metal-polymer interface as would traditionally be expected. Local Force
Microscopy confirmed this, as the surface adhesion of the PDMS increased, rather
than decreased, on addition of stearic acid.
History
School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Materials
Citation
ANA, U.J. ... et al., 2010. A preliminary investigation into the apparent abhesive effect of stearic acid on cured silicone elastomer. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 30(8), pp. 781-788.Publisher
Elsevier (© Crown Copyright)Version
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
Publication date
2010ISSN
0143-7496Publisher version
Language
- en