Local strain-induced energy storage as driving force for autogenous scratch closure
Vincenzo Montano, Marek W. Urban, Sybrand van der Zwaag, Santiago J. García
Abstract
In this work we rationalize the relationship between polymer architecture, energy stored during scratch damage, entropy release during healing and gap closure of scratches.
Topics & Concepts
ScratchClosure (psychology)ScratchingMaterials scienceWork (physics)Energy storagePolymerStrain (injury)Composite materialMechanical engineeringEngineeringThermodynamicsPhysicsMedicineMarket economyEconomicsPower (physics)Internal medicineDiamond and Carbon-based Materials ResearchMetal and Thin Film MechanicsForce Microscopy Techniques and Applications