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In-situ Structure Characterization of Elastomers during Deformation and Fracture

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Produktbeschreibung

This thesis offers novel insights into the time-dependent structural evolution of polymers under deformation. In-situ tensile experiments at high-brilliance synchrotron sources allowed to characterize the material with unrivaled resolution in time and space. The strain-induced crystallization in natural rubber was studied by wide-angle X-ray diffraction. Special emphasis was put on the establishment of new structure-property relationships to give a more in-depth understanding of the mechanical performance of rubber parts, e.g. in tear fatigue loading. To this end, the kinetics of strain-induced crystallization were investigated, subjecting the material to high strain rates. The local structure around a crack tip was observed by scanning wide-angle X-ray diffraction. Ultra-small angle X-ray scattering served to study filled elastomers under deformation, from specially prepared model filler systems to industrially relevant carbon black filled rubbers. Other methods include electronmicroscopy coupled with in-situ tensile testing and optical dilatometry to examine cavitation in rubbers.
The underlying theory as well as a literature review are covered by an extensive introductory chapter, followed by a description of the experimental techniques. The results are presented in more detail than in the original journal publications.

Produktdetails

• Springer Theses
• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-319-36034-8
• Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 7mm x 155mm x 235mm
• Gewicht: 225g
• ISBN-13: 9783319360348
• ISBN-10: 3319360345
• Artikelnr.: 45679737

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction.- Motivation and Objectives.- Experimental.- Results.- Conclusion and Outlook.- Appendix.