Contributions of the nanovoid structure to the moisture absorption properties of epoxy resins
dc.contributor.author | Soles, Christopher L. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Chang, Fernando T. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Bolan, Brett A. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Hristov, Hristo A. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Gidley, David W. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Yee, Albert F. | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2006-04-28T18:21:06Z | |
dc.date.available | 2006-04-28T18:21:06Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1998-12 | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Soles, Christopher L.; Chang, Fernando T.; Bolan, Brett A.; Hristov, Hristo A.; Gidley, David W.; Yee, Albert F. (1998)."Contributions of the nanovoid structure to the moisture absorption properties of epoxy resins." Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics 36(17): 3035-3048. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/38878> | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 0887-6266 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1099-0488 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/38878 | |
dc.description.abstract | Epoxy resins absorb significant quantities of moisture, typically 1 to 7% by weight for various formulations, which can greatly compromise their physical properties. It is known that polarity of the epoxy is a significant factor in determining the ultimate moisture uptake. However, the contribution from molecular topology still remains vague. In this work, the effects of molecular topology are elucidated by synthesizing novel epoxies where the polarity is maintained constant but the topology is systematically altered. The molecular topology is quantified in part via Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy (PALS) in terms of the nanometer-sized voids, or nanovoids, that are also commensurate with typical interchain distances. The nanovoids are separated into their absolute zero and thermally fluctuating fractions by performing PALS measurements over a wide range of temperatures. A strong correlation is observed between the absolute zero hole volume fraction and the ultimate moisture uptake. Although the correlation is clear, the absolute zero hole volume fraction alone is not sufficient to predict the ultimate moisture uptake, and network polarity must also be considered. It is surmised that the role of the nanovoids is to open the epoxy matrix and alleviate steric hindrances that may prevent a water molecule from associating with a polar group. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 36: 3035–3048, 1998 | en_US |
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dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.publisher | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Physics | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Polymer and Materials Science | en_US |
dc.title | Contributions of the nanovoid structure to the moisture absorption properties of epoxy resins | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.rights.robots | IndexNoFollow | en_US |
dc.subject.hlbsecondlevel | Materials Science and Engineering | en_US |
dc.subject.hlbtoplevel | Engineering | en_US |
dc.description.peerreviewed | Peer Reviewed | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2136 | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2136 | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2136 | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2136 | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109–2136 | en_US |
dc.contributor.affiliationum | Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2136 ; Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2136 | en_US |
dc.description.bitstreamurl | http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/38878/1/4_ftp.pdf | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-0488(199812)36:17<3035::AID-POLB4>3.0.CO;2-Y | en_US |
dc.identifier.source | Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics | en_US |
dc.owningcollname | Interdisciplinary and Peer-Reviewed |
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