Study of Fe-W-P Coating Performance Under Scratch Test: Modeling and Experiments

2020 ◽  
pp. 227-232
Author(s):  
F. Zouch ◽  
A. Bahri ◽  
K. Elleuch
Keyword(s):  
Scratch Test ◽  
Coating Performance ◽  
Modeling And Experiments

The Correlation of Adhesion Strength with Barrier Structure in Cu Metallization

2003 ◽  
Vol 766 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Sekiguchi ◽  
J. Koike ◽  
K. Ueoka ◽  
J. Ye ◽  
H. Okamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Adhesion Strength ◽  
Nitrogen Concentration ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Barrier Structure ◽  
Barrier Layers ◽  
Cu Metallization ◽  
Microstructure Observation ◽  
Sputter Deposited ◽  
Sulfur Containing

AbstractAdhesion strength in sputter-deposited Cu thin films on various types of barrier layers was investigated by scratch test. The barrier layers were Ta1-xNx with varied nitrogen concentration of 0, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.5. Microstructure observation by TEM indicated that each layer consists of mixed phases of β;-Ta, bcc-TaN0.1, hexagonal-TaN, and fcc-TaN, depending on the nitrogen concentration. A sulfur- containing amorphous phase was also present discontinuously at the Cu/barrier interfaces in all samples. Scratch test showed that delamination occurred at the Cu/barrier interface and that the overall adhesion strength increased with increasing the nitrogen concentration. A good correlation was found between the measured adhesion strength and the composing phases in the barrier layer.

Tribological behavior of jaspilite evaluated by micro-scratch test

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renan Magnol ◽  
Marciano Macedo ◽  
Marcelo de Macêdo ◽  
Cherlio Scandian
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Behavior ◽  
Scratch Test

scholarly journals An Assessment of Surface Treatments for Adhesion of Polyimide Thin Films

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1955
Author(s):  
Marco Cen-Puc ◽  
Andreas Schander ◽  
Minerva G. Vargas Gleason ◽  
Walter Lang
Keyword(s):  
Flexible Electronics ◽  
Oxygen Plasma ◽  
Reactive Ion Etching ◽  
Peel Test ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Peel Strength ◽  
Surface Treatments ◽  
Oxygen Plasma Treatment ◽  
Polyimide Films ◽  
Ion Etching

Polyimide films are currently of great interest for the development of flexible electronics and sensors. In order to ensure a proper integration with other materials and PI itself, some sort of surface modification is required. In this work, microwave oxygen plasma, reactive ion etching oxygen plasma, combination of KOH and HCl solutions, and polyethylenimine solution were used as surface treatments of PI films. Treatments were compared to find the best method to promote the adhesion between two polyimide films. The first selection of the treatment conditions for each method was based on changes in the contact angle with deionized water. Afterward, further qualitative (scratch test) and a quantitative adhesion assessment (peel test) were performed. Both scratch test and peel strength indicated that oxygen plasma treatment using reactive ion etching equipment is the most promising approach for promoting the adhesion between polyimide films.

scholarly journals Silencing ZEB2 Induces Apoptosis and Reduces Viability in Glioblastoma Cell Lines

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 901
Author(s):  
Sahar Safaee ◽  
Masoumeh Fardi ◽  
Nima Hemmat ◽  
Neda Khosravi ◽  
Afshin Derakhshani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Brain Tumor ◽  
Brain Tumors ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Cycle Arrest ◽  
U373 Cell ◽  
Brain Tumor Cell ◽  
Induced Apoptosis ◽  
Glioma Tumors

Background: Glioma is an aggressive type of brain tumor that originated from neuroglia cells, accounts for about 80% of all malignant brain tumors. Glioma aggressiveness has been associated with extreme cell proliferation, invasion of malignant cells, and resistance to chemotherapies. Due to resistance to common therapies, glioma affected patients’ survival has not been remarkably improved. ZEB2 (SIP1) is a critical transcriptional regulator with various functions during embryonic development and wound healing that has abnormal expression in different malignancies, including brain tumors. ZEB2 overexpression in brain tumors is attributed to an unfavorable state of the malignancy. Therefore, we aimed to investigate some functions of ZEB2 in two different glioblastoma U87 and U373 cell lines. Methods: In this study, we investigated the effect of ZEB2 knocking down on the apoptosis, cell cycle, cytotoxicity, scratch test of the two malignant brain tumor cell lines U87 and U373. Besides, we investigated possible proteins and microRNA, SMAD2, SMAD5, and miR-214, which interact with ZEB2 via in situ analysis. Then we evaluated candidate gene expression after ZEB2-specific knocking down. Results: We found that ZEB2 suppression induced apoptosis in U87 and U373 cell lines. Besides, it had cytotoxic effects on both cell lines and reduced cell migration. Cell cycle analysis showed cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 and apoptosis induction in U87 and U373 cell lines receptively. Also, we have found that SAMAD2/5 expression was reduced after ZEB2-siRNA transfection and miR-214 upregulated after transfection. Conclusions: In line with previous investigations, our results indicated a critical oncogenic role for ZEB2 overexpression in brain glioma tumors. These properties make ZEB2 an essential molecule for further studies in the treatment of glioma cancer.

Modeling and Experiments of Laser Cladding With Droplet Injection

2005 ◽  
Vol 127 (9) ◽  
pp. 978-986 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Choi ◽  
L. Han ◽  
Y. Hua
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Laser Cladding ◽  
Dynamic Motion ◽  
Cladding Layer ◽  
Melt Pool ◽  
Material Deposition ◽  
Modeling And Experiments ◽  
Solid Liquid Interface ◽  
Solid Liquid ◽  
The Impact

Laser aided Directed Material Deposition (DMD) is an additive manufacturing process based on laser cladding. A full understanding of laser cladding is essential in order to achieve a steady state and robust DMD process. A two dimensional mathematical model of laser cladding with droplet injection was developed to understand the influence of fluid flow on the mixing, dilution depth, and deposition dimension, while incorporating melting, solidification, and evaporation phenomena. The fluid flow in the melt pool that is driven by thermal capillary convection and an energy balance at the liquid–vapor and the solid–liquid interface was investigated and the impact of the droplets on the melt pool shape and ripple was also studied. Dynamic motion, development of melt pool and the formation of cladding layer were simulated. The simulated results for average surface roughness were compared with the experimental data and showed a comparable trend.

scholarly journals Optimisation of Mechanical Properties of Gradient Zr–C Coatings

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 296
Author(s):  
Łukasz Szparaga ◽  
Przemysław Bartosik ◽  
Adam Gilewicz ◽  
Katarzyna Mydłowska ◽  
Jerzy Ratajski
Keyword(s):  
Adhesive Layer ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
High Adhesion ◽  
Graded Material ◽  
Residual Stresses And Strains ◽  
Optimisation Procedure

One of the key components of the designing procedure of a structure of hard anti-wear coatings deposited via Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) is the analysis of the stress and strain distributions in the substrate/coating systems, initiated during the deposition process and by external mechanical loads. Knowledge of residual stress development is crucial due to their significant influence on the mechanical and tribological properties of such layer systems. The main goal of the work is to find the optimal functionally graded material (FGM) coating’s structure, composed of three functional layers: (1) adhesive layer, providing high adhesion of the coating to the substrate, (2) gradient load support and crack deflection layer, improving hardness and enhancing fracture toughness, (3) wear-resistant top layer, reducing wear. In the optimisation procedure of the coating’s structure, seven decision criteria basing on the state of residual stresses and strains in the substrate/coating system were proposed. Using finite element simulations and postulated criteria, the thickness and composition gradients of the transition layer in FGM coating were determined. In order to verify the proposed optimisation procedure, Zr-C coatings with different spatial distribution of carbon concentration were produced by the Reactive Magnetron Sputtering PVD (RMS PVD) method and their anti-wear properties were assessed by scratch test and ball-on-disc tribological test.

scholarly journals Preparation of Soluble POSS-Linking Polyamide and Its Application in Antifogging Films

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3178
Author(s):  
Tomoya Kozuma ◽  
Aki Mihata ◽  
Yoshiro Kaneko
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
29Si Nmr ◽  
Polar Solvents ◽  
Amide Bonds ◽  
Ethylcarbodiimide Hydrochloride ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Oligomeric Silsesquioxane ◽  
Condensing Agents

In this study, we prepared a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)-linking polyamide (POSS polyamide) by a polycondensation of ammonium-functionalized POSS (POSS-A) and carboxyl-functionalized POSS (POSS-C) in dehydrated dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) using 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) as condensing agents. The obtained POSS polyamide was soluble in various highly polar solvents, and it could form a self-standing film. FT-IR, 1H NMR, and 29Si NMR analyses showed that POSS polyamide is a polymer in which POSS-A and POSS-C are linked almost linearly by amide bonds. Furthermore, the cast film obtained by heat-treating the polymer at 150 °C for 30 min exhibited excellent transparency and hard-coating (pencil scratch test: 5H) and antifogging properties (evaluation by water vapor exposure).

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