Physical aging refers to relaxation of the polymer glassy state toward the amorphous state and this phenomenon affects their physical-mechanical properties. This work investigates the effect of physical aging on polymer scratch behavior and visibility. It was shown that mechanical properties were significantly modified over the aging time, especially the yield stress, in turn affecting polymer scratch behavior. As a matter of fact, the critical load for the onset of scratch visibility was shown to increase with the aging, thus improving sensitivity of polymer to scratches. Such behavior was strictly related to the yield stress increase with the aging time. The usefulness of the present work is highlighted, and some future perspectives are discussed.

Effect of physical aging on scratch behavior of polycarbonate

De Noni, L.;Andena, L.;
2024-01-01

Abstract

Physical aging refers to relaxation of the polymer glassy state toward the amorphous state and this phenomenon affects their physical-mechanical properties. This work investigates the effect of physical aging on polymer scratch behavior and visibility. It was shown that mechanical properties were significantly modified over the aging time, especially the yield stress, in turn affecting polymer scratch behavior. As a matter of fact, the critical load for the onset of scratch visibility was shown to increase with the aging, thus improving sensitivity of polymer to scratches. Such behavior was strictly related to the yield stress increase with the aging time. The usefulness of the present work is highlighted, and some future perspectives are discussed.
2024
friction
mechanical properties
polycarbonates
scratch visibility
wear
lubrication
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