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This lab manual introduces the reader to scanning force microscopy of polymers based on a practice-oriented approach. It begins with a broad introduction to the necessary background of SFM, including intermolecular forces and variousSFM imaging modes. 'Scanning Force Microscopy of Polymers' is developed in a didactically clear and easily understandable style. The application of SFM to visualize and study polymers is exemplified by numerous case studies, including experimental protocols. In addition, the book helps the reader to develop a conscious and critical understanding of SFM data. This approach enables the reader to acquire the knowledge and experimental skills that are necessary to understand and obtain good and reliable SFM results within the shortest time possible. A practice oriented book. It 'teaches' the reader to pick up knowledge and skills necessary to obtain good and reliable results within the shortest possible time Didactically clear and easily understandable and contains many graphical representations and visuals Helps the reader to develop a conscious and critical understanding
INDICE: Physical Principles of Scanning Probe Microscopy Imaging.- Atomic Force Microscopy in Practice.- Assembling of AFM's for operation.- Practical issues of AFM operation.- Visualization of Macromolecules and Polymer Morphology.- Structural Hierarchy in Polymers.- Single Component Systems.- Biopolymers.- Multi Component Systems.- Polymers in Applications: Effects of Processing and Processes.- Polymer Surface and Interface Properties and (Dynamic) Processes.- Adhesion.- Friction.- Surface Mechanical Properties.- Thermal Properties and Thermal Transitions.- Swelling and Solvent Effects.- Chemical Reactions, Degradation and Erosion.