scholarly journals In situ elastic modulus measurements of ultrathin protein-rich organic layers in biosilica: towards deeper understanding of superior resistance to fracture of biocomposites

RSC Advances ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (17) ◽  
pp. 5798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Zlotnikov ◽  
Doron Shilo ◽  
Yannicke Dauphin ◽  
Horst Blumtritt ◽  
Peter Werner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Organic Layers ◽  
Protein Rich

scholarly journals Biomimetic Transparent Eye Protection Inspired by the Carapace of an Ostracod (Crustacea)

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 663
Author(s):  
Andrew R. Parker ◽  
Barbara P. Palka ◽  
Julie Albon ◽  
Keith M. Meek ◽  
Simon Holden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Thin Film Deposition ◽  
Dielectric Materials ◽  
Scratch Resistance ◽  
Film Deposition ◽  
Original Form ◽  
Biomimetic Material ◽  
Eye Protection ◽  
Protection Coating

In this study we mimic the unique, transparent protective carapace (shell) of myodocopid ostracods, through which their compound eyes see, to demonstrate that the carapace ultrastructure also provides functions of strength and protection for a relatively thin structure. The bulk ultrastructure of the transparent window in the carapace of the relatively large, pelagic cypridinid (Myodocopida) Macrocypridina castanea was mimicked using the thin film deposition of dielectric materials to create a transparent, 15 bi-layer material. This biomimetic material was subjected to the natural forces withstood by the ostracod carapace in situ, including scratching by captured prey and strikes by water-borne particles. The biomimetic material was then tested in terms of its extrinsic (hardness value) and intrinsic (elastic modulus) response to indentation along with its scratch resistance. The performance of the biomimetic material was compared with that of a commonly used, anti-scratch resistant lens and polycarbonate that is typically used in the field of transparent armoury. The biomimetic material showed the best scratch resistant performance, and significantly greater hardness and elastic modulus values. The ability of biomimetic material to revert back to its original form (post loading), along with its scratch resistant qualities, offers potential for biomimetic eye protection coating that could enhance material currently in use.

In situ microscopic studies on the structures and phase behaviors of SF/PEG films using solid-state NMR and Raman imaging

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 16353-16360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Congheng Chen ◽  
Ting Yao ◽  
Sidong Tu ◽  
Weijie Xu ◽  
Yi Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Solid State Nmr ◽  
Random Coil ◽  
Rich Domain ◽  
Microscopic Studies ◽  
Helix Conformation ◽  
Phase Behaviors ◽  
Protein Rich ◽  
Β Sheet

SF was incompatible with PEG in some extent, and the phase separation took place in their blend film. The conformation of SF in the interface between SF and PEG was changed to the β-sheet, while that in the protein-rich domain remained in the random coil and/or helix conformation.

INVESTIGATION OF BIAXIAL ELASTIC MODULUS AND CTE OF BaTiO3 FILMS

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (24) ◽  
pp. 4933-4941
Author(s):  
GUI-FANG HUANG ◽  
WEI-QING HUANG ◽  
LING-LING WANG ◽  
ZHONG XIE ◽  
BING-SUO ZOU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Thermal Cycle ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Stress Measurement ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Bulk Material ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Scanning Method ◽  
As Stress

To develop high-quality film device with good reliability, it is often essential to be able to evaluate the parameters such as stress, the biaxial elastic modulus, and coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of film. Based on the stress measurement in situ during the thermal cycle by laser scanning method, two techniques were used to measure the biaxial elastic modulus and CTE of BaTiO 3 films deposited on substrate. The value of the biaxial elastic modulus and CTE for BaTiO 3 films determined from two methods is close, in which the biaxial elastic modulus of BaTiO 3 films is higher than that of corresponding bulk while the CTE of BaTiO 3 films is a little smaller than that of bulk material.

Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Structural Adhesives

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 814-817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Deng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Butt Joint ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Joint Specimen ◽  
Lap Shear ◽  
Better Than

One of the greatest drawbacks to predicting the behaviour of bonded joints has been the lack of reliable data on the mechanical properties of adhesives. In this study, methods for determining mechanical properties of structural adhesive were discussed. The Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio and tensile strength of the adhesive were tested by dogbone specimens (bulk form) and butt joint specimens (in situ form). The shear modulus and shear strength were test by V-notched specimens (bulk form) and thick adherend lap-shear (TALS) joint specimens (in situ form). The test results show that the elastic modulus provided by the manufacturer is too low, the dogbone specimen is better than the butt joint specimen to test the tensile strength and elastic modulus and the TALS joint specimen is better than the V-notched specimen to test the shear strength.

Measurement of Cement in Situ Stresses and Mechanical Properties Without Cooling or Depressurization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Meng ◽  
Luke Frash ◽  
James Carey ◽  
Wenfeng Li ◽  
Nathan Welch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Poisson’S Ratio ◽  
Axial Stress ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
In Situ Measurement ◽  
Poisson's Ratio ◽  
Ambient Conditions

Abstract Accurate characterization of oilwell cement mechanical properties is a prerequisite for maintaining long-term wellbore integrity. The drawback of the most widely used technique is unable to measure the mechanical property under in situ curing environment. We developed a high pressure and high temperature vessel that can hydrate cement under downhole conditions and directly measure its elastic modulus and Poisson's ratio at any interested time point without cooling or depressurization. The equipment has been validated by using water and a reasonable bulk modulus of 2.37 GPa was captured. Neat Class G cement was hydrated in this equipment for seven days under axial stress of 40 MPa, and an in situ measurement in the elastic range shows elastic modulus of 37.3 GPa and Poisson's ratio of 0.15. After that, the specimen was taken out from the vessel, and setted up in the triaxial compression platform. Under a similar confining pressure condition, elastic modulus was 23.6 GPa and Possion's ratio was 0.26. We also measured the properties of cement with the same batch of the slurry but cured under ambient conditions. The elastic modulus was 1.63 GPa, and Poisson's ratio was 0.085. Therefore, we found that the curing condition is significant to cement mechanical property, and the traditional cooling or depressurization method could provide mechanical properties that were quite different (50% difference) from the in situ measurement.

Mechanical and Dimensional Adaptation of Rat Aorta to Hypertension

1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Matsumoto ◽  
K. Hayashi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Wall Stress ◽  
Dimensional Change ◽  
Biological Tissues ◽  
Rat Aorta ◽  
Mechanical Adaptation ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Load Effects

To investigate mechanisms of the mechanical adaptation of soft biological tissues to load, effects of hypertension on the mechanical properties and wall dimensions of thoracic aortas were studied in rats. Goldblatt hypertension was induced in male Wistar rats aged 8 to 9 weeks by constricting their left renal arteries. Two, 4, 8, or 16 weeks after the operation, thoracic aortas were excised and used to determine static pressure-diameter relations and wall dimensions. Wall thickness correlated significantly with the systolic blood pressure before sacrifice, Psys, at each period. The aortic hoop stress became almost constant at all Psys 2 weeks after the operation. On the other hand, the stress calculated for 100 and 200 mmHg correlated negatively with Psys. The incremental elastic modulus of the wall at Psys had a significant correlation with Psys having a positive slope at each period, although the correlation disappeared at 16 weeks after the operation. These results imply that: 1) thickness of the aortic wall increases very rapidly in response to hypertension; 2) wall stress developed by the in-situ blood pressure is kept constant at a normal level irrespective of hypertension; 3) elastic modulus of the wall of the hypertensive rats at the in-situ blood pressure becomes equal to the normal value after relatively long period of time; 4) in response to the alteration of the applied force, dimensional change appears much earlier than the change in the elastic properties.

Distillation in a boreal mossy forest floor

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 663-671 ◽  
Author(s):  
T J Carleton ◽  
K M.M Dunham
Keyword(s):  
Boreal Forests ◽  
Forest Floor ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Mass Gain ◽  
Dew Point ◽  
Organic Layers ◽  
Dry Down ◽  
Microclimate Monitoring ◽  
Capillary Wicking

The feathermoss-dominated floor of coniferous boreal forests can experience midsummer drought. From ecophysiological studies, based on single shoots, it is unclear how the live moss carpet can survive such stress. External capillary wicking from the lowest, moist organic layers is one possibility. Another is evaporation from the same source followed by condensation on the upper, live moss shoots (distillation). A laboratory wicking experiment showed that, under ideal conditions, much of the organic forest floor profile can be supplied with moisture by capillarity from below. However, the uppermost live moss shoots could not be hydrated by this mechanism. In contrast, a gravimetric field experiment indicated nocturnal mass gain by turves of live moss shoots, placed in situ on the forest floor, during dry-down conditions. For turf treatments with an underlying vapour barrier, no such mass gain was evident. Turf treatments with a vapour barrier on top were little different from controls. It is concluded that nocturnal distillation occurs during all summer dry-downs and that this is likely to ensure moss shoot survival during diurnal periods of drought stress. Limited microclimate monitoring indicated that nocturnal cooling at the forest floor surface was sufficient to bring the moss shoot surfaces to the dew point and to reverse the daytime temperature gradient through the organic forest floor profile. This appears to be most noticeable late in the growing season when the lowermost organic layers have progressively warmed throughout the summer.

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