Effect of Graphite Concentration on the Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Filled SU-8 Polymer

Different concentrations of graphite powder (particle size < 20 μm) were added for the enhancement in mechanical and tribological properties of SU-8 polymer. The materials were studied as thick coatings with thickness in the range of ~ 35-40 μm on glass substrate. SU-8 and SU-8/graphite composite properties were examined using atomic force microscope (for nanoindentation test) and pin-on-disc tribometer (for friction and wear). The surface characteristics were studied using Optical Microscope, Goniometer and 3D Profilometer. At 10 and 20 wt% graphite concentration, it was found that several properties were enhanced such as elastic modulus ~ 2.2 times, marginal increment in hardness and approximately same water contact angle and same surface free energy (SFE) as compared with those of pure SU-8. More importantly, 10 wt% graphite concentration has given two-times lower steady-state coefficient of friction and ~ 10 times more wear life compared to those of pure SU-8. The 20 wt% composite gave higher coefficient of friction but lower wear rate than the 10 wt% composite

Highly wear resistant chemisorbed polar ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene thin film on Si surface for micro-system applications

10.1557/jmr.2009.0397Journal of Materials Research24113331-3337JMRE

A two Roll Mill as a Rheomer for Pastes

Previous work involving the squeeze-film flow of a model paste substance, a mixture of clay particles and mineral oil commonly known as ‘Plasticine’, has suggested that it behaves as a simple Herschel-Bulkley fluid which exhibits little strain history. However, tensile measurements, which are naturally limited to small strains by the onset of necking, indicate that this material shows strain hardening. A two roll-mill is employed here to investigate the influence of larger extensional strains. The data are analysed using an available first order engineering plasticity solution. The results confirm that this material exhibits both extensional strain and strain rate hardening. This observed strain hardening effect, which is not observed in the squeeze-film experiments, is attributed, in part, to the more homogeneous deformation fields induced during rolling and tensile extension

Tribology of self-lubricating SU-8+PFPE composite based Lub-tape

10.1016/j.proeng.2013.12.212Procedia Engineering68497-50

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