Тип публикации: статья из журнала
Год издания: 2025
Идентификатор DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2025.109092
Аннотация: The mechanical properties of polymers, particularly at the nanoscale, are critical for their performance in various applications. This study investigates the nanomechanical properties of three polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymers using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) [(P3HB)], poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-valeratПоказать полностьюe) [(P3HBV)], and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) [(P3HB4HB)]. In addition, three different thicknesses of P3HBV films (10 μm, 30 μm, and 60 μm) were analyzed, labeled as 10-P3HBV, 30-P3HBV, and 60-P3HBV, respectively. AFM-based force-distance curves allowed for the precise measurement of surface properties; the investigated material was analyzed to determine the surface Young's modulus (using the Derjaguin–Muller–Toporov (DMT) method), adhesion, stiffness, and height domains. The results reveal that polymer films composition and thickness significantly influence surface nanomechanical characteristics, pore size, wettability, and material crystallinity. Thicker films exhibited distinct mechanical and surface property profiles, emphasizing the role of polymer chain interactions and structural organization. These findings underscore the importance of tailoring polymer composition and structural parameters to optimize their mechanical properties for targeted applications, particularly in the biomedical field. This comprehensive nanoscale characterization provides valuable insights into the design and developing of PHA-based materials for diverse technological and biomedical uses.
Журнал: Progress in Organic Coatings
Выпуск журнала: Т. 201
Номера страниц: 109092
ISSN журнала: 03009440
Издатель: Elsevier Science Publishing Company, Inc.