Repairing Polymers Using an Oscillating Magnetic Field
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-28-2009
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
Repair of physically separated thermoplastic polymers containing gamma-Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticles without sacrificing their mechanical properties is achieved by applying an oscillating magnetic field. As gamma-Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticles oscillate at the frequency of the magnetic field, localized amorphous flow occur, and a permanent repair of physically separated polymeric films is achieved.
Publication Title
Advanced Materials
Volume
21
Issue
48
First Page
5011
Last Page
5015
Recommended Citation
Corten, C.,
Urban, M. W.
(2009). Repairing Polymers Using an Oscillating Magnetic Field. Advanced Materials, 21(48), 5011-5015.
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