Search for dissertations about: "AFM"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 243 swedish dissertations containing the word AFM.

  2. 11. Surface interactions and adsorbate structures : An atomic force microscopy study

    Author : Goran Bogdanovic; KTH; []
    Keywords : atomic force microscope; AFM; cantilever calibration; colloidal probe; surface force; force curve; friciton; hydrophobic; adhesion; roughness; multilayer; silica; cellulose; cationic polyelectrolyte; MAPTAC;

    Abstract : Atomic force microscopy, AFM, was used for studying somecurrent topics in the field of surface and colloid science. Themain topics addressed in this thesis were: the nature of thelong-range attraction between hydrophobic surfaces; slidingfriction behavior for microscopic contacts; and interfacialstructuring of polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle multilayerfilms. READ MORE

  4. 12. Surface nanomechanical properties of hydrogels and coatings

    Author : Gen Li; Per M. Claesson; Jan van Stam; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Nanomechanical properties; nanotribology; nanowear; poly-HEMA; poly-NIPAm; Cellulose nanocrystals; AFM; Kemi; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Characterizing mechanical and wear properties at the nanometer scale emerged as a fascinating and challenging topic in the last decades due to recognition of many interesting and unusual properties of nanomaterials. Due to recent developments of the atomic force microscopy (AFM) technique, it is now possible to measure nanomechanical properties and topography simultaneously, as well as performing and evaluating wear measurements at the nanometer scale. READ MORE

  5. 13. On the interactions in cellulose systems : surface forces and adsorption

    Author : Monika Österberg; KTH; []
    Keywords : cellulose; hemicellulose; xylan; lignin; surface forces; adsorption; polyelectrolyte; SFA; AFM; ESCA; Langmuir-Blodgett films; chitosan; steric forces; bridging; adhesion;

    Abstract : In this thesis the interactions in cellulose systems havebeen studied with emphasis on surface forces and adsorptionphenomenon. The study was limited to surfaces and polymers ofinterest for papermaking. READ MORE

  6. 14. Surface Force and Friction : effects of adsorbed layers and surface topography

    Author : Xiaoyan Liu; Per Claesson; Bjorn Torger Stokke; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Friction; nanotribology; surface forces; diblock copolymer; lipid; QCM-D; AFM; optical reflectometry; neutron reflectivity; X-ray reflectivity; micro-patterned surface; Kemi; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Interfacial features of polymers are a complex, fascinating topic, and industrially very important. There is clearly a need to understand interactions between polymer layers as they can be used for controlling surface properties, colloidal stability and lubrication. The aim of my Ph. READ MORE

  7. 15. Aqueous Processing of WC-Co Powders

    Author : Karin M. Andersson; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Hard Metal; Cemented Carbide; WC-Co; Tungsten Carbide; Cobalt; Oxidation; Dissolution; Surface Complexation; XPS; AFM; Colloidal Probe; Hamaker Constant; Cauchy; WO3; CoOOH; ESCA; Zeta-Potential; Surface Potential; Poly ethylene imine ; PEI; Suspensi;

    Abstract : The object of this work is to obtain a fundamentalunderstanding of the principal issues concerning the handlingof an aqueous WC-Co powder suspension.The WO3 surface layer on the oxidised tungsten carbidepowder dissolves at pH>3 with the tungsten concentrationincreasing linearly with time. READ MORE