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  2. 1. Force measurements using scanning probe microscopy : Applications to advanced powder processing

    Author : Anders Meurk; KTH; []
    Keywords : atomic force microscope; AFM; SPM; van der Waals interaction; DLVO-theory; surface forces; colloidal probe; force curve; friction; adhesion; stick-slip; cantilever; calibration; spring constant; silicon nitride; iron; silica;

    Abstract : The object of this thesis is to apply scanning probemicroscopy (SPM) to the field of advanced powder processing.Measurement of interparticle surface forces at conditionsrelevant to ceramic processing has been performed together withthorough studies of powder friction. READ MORE

  4. 2. Aqueous Processing of WC-Co Powders Aqueous processing of WC-Co powders

    Author : Karin Andersson; KTH; []
    Keywords : Hard metal; cemented carbide; WC-Co; tungsten oxide; tungsten carbide; oxidation; cobalt; dissolution; surface complexation; XPS; AFM; colloidal probe; force curve; Hamaker constant; Cauchy; WO3; CoOOH; CoO; Co3O4; ESCA; zeta-potential; surface poten;

    Abstract : The object of this work is toobtain a fundamental understanding of the principal issuesconcerning the handling of WC-Co powders, in an aqueousmedium.The oxidation and dissolution oftungsten carbide powder dispersed in water was investigatedusing X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and leachingstudies. READ MORE

  5. 3. 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

  6. 4. 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

  7. 5. Probing Interactions between Bio-Fibre Components

    Author : Niklas Nordgren; Mark Rutland; Harry Brumer; Vincent Bulone; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; AFM; QCM-D; cellulose; xyloglucan; surface forces; friction; colloidal probe; nanotribology; biomimetic; enzymatic; polysaccharide; self assembly; grafting; thiol; spring constant; calibration; photodetector calibration.; Surface and colloid chemistry; Yt- och kolloidkemi;

    Abstract : I den här avhandlingen har atomkrafts mikroskopi (AFM) och kvartskristall mikrovåg med dissipation (QCM-D) används för att undersöka interaktioner i bio-fiber modell system av cellulosa och xyloglukan (XG); en naturligt förekommande polysackarid viktig för tillväxt av träd och andra växter. Dessutom har det avgörande momentet av friktionskrafts-kalibrering studerats för att erhålla noggranna och kvantitativa resultat med kolloidal prob AFM. READ MORE