A preliminary investigation into the apparent abhesive effect of stearic acid on cured silicone elastomer

The effect of addition of small amounts of stearic acid on the adhesive properties of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was investigated. Stearic acid reduced the peel strength of bonded aluminium samples with the joint weakening effect increasing with increased loadings. Surface analysis of the peeled su...

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Published in:International journal of adhesion and adhesives 2010-12, Vol.30 (8), p.781-788
Main Authors: Ana, U.J., Critchlow, G.W., Ford, K.M., Godfrey, N.R., Grandy, D.B., Spence, M.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abhesion/non-stick
Adhesion
Adhesive bonding
Adhesives
Aluminium
Application fields
Applied sciences
Atomic force microscopy
Exact sciences and technology
Peel
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Silicone resins
Silicones
Stearic acid
Technology of polymers
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
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Summary:The effect of addition of small amounts of stearic acid on the adhesive properties of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was investigated. Stearic acid reduced the peel strength of bonded aluminium samples with the joint weakening effect increasing with increased loadings. Surface analysis of the peeled surfaces was carried out using XPS, SSIMS and FTIR. This showed that stearic acid did not form a weak boundary layer at the metal–polymer interface as would traditionally be expected. Local Force Microscopy confirmed this, as the surface adhesion of the PDMS increased, rather than decreased, on addition of stearic acid.
ISSN:0143-7496
1879-0127
DOI:10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2010.09.001