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Microprobing of Interfacial Behavior of Solid Polymers by Means of Normal Mechanical Contacts
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 17 March 2011
Abstract
Adhesion properties of acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives were examined by means of normal (JKR) contact at room temperature. Cylindrically shaped samples were synthesized in capillary tubes in presence of a cross-linking agent in order to obtain an elastic response. The results reveal power law increase of adhesion at higher rates of interfacial separation. Transition from low- to high-power is revealed and explained as a result of bulk shielding of interfacial fracture mechanism. Further results will be available soon. Bulk viscoelastic dissipation and molecular interactions at the interface are thought to jointly govern this behavior.
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