This might account for the epoxy's slightly hydrophobic behavior. Enter your email address below and we will send you your username, If the address matches an existing account you will receive an email with instructions to retrieve your username. The characteristics and proportions of the Polymeric system. Geller et al. [1] Epoxy models have been used as analogs for fractured rock surfaces in many laboratory investigations of multiphase flow processes. These terms are purely descriptive and do not connote any specific degree of wetting, just the general relationship for the system under discussion. Gently warming your casting top/mold/bezel with a heat gun is an easy way to warm up the area. Resin Properties Usage of YD-128 EPOKUKDO YD-128 is a liquid type standard Epoxy Resin derived from -A. The epoxy was determined to have surface properties as follows: γ = 62.3, γ LW = 39, γ AB = 23.3, γ ⊕ = 0, and γ = 23.3 mJ/m 2, where γ is the total surface tension of the solid, γ LW is the Lifshitz‐van der Waals (LW) surface tension component, γ AB is the Lewis acid base (AB) surface tension component, γ is the electron‐donor (negative) parameter, and γ ⊕ is the electron‐acceptor (positive) … One example of such a block tracked over a period of 180 days is shown in Figure 3. Viscosity refers to the thickness (or flow resistance) of epoxy resin. Two different techniques were used to characterize the cured epoxy surface properties: wetting … The present invention relates to a surface tension modifier for use in liquid curable composite materials, wherein the modifier is the reaction product between a polyol and an organo-functional silane. The term "epoxy", "epoxy resin", or "epoxide" (Europe), α-epoxy, 1,2-epoxy etc. 6. The term hydrophobic will be used for systems in which water is not the preferential wetting fluid, and the term hydrophilic will be used for systems in which water is the preferential wetting fluid. Thus the treated surface of the epoxy will degrade back to its untreated state in a matter of days or even hours. To measure contact angles in the water‐dodecane system, each of the solids had to be immersed in the dodecane (which is less dense than water) and the water drops deposited onto the surface. [16] This process has been used extensively by the Surface Chemistry Group at the University at Buffalo and is capable of producing stable hydrophilic surfaces on a variety of normally extremely hydrophobic materials such as poly(methyl methacrylates), poly(ether‐urethane), and polystyrene [Vargo, 1990; Vargo et al., 1991a, 1991b, 1992, 1993; Hook et al., 1991; Schamberger et al., 1994]. A comparative study on UV degradation of organic coatings for concrete: Structure, adhesion, and protection performance. Because the oxidized surfaces are higher energy than the original unoxidized surface, they can experience a phenomenon called surface reconstruction. Long‐term persistence of treated polystyrene surface. [22] Immediately after treatments of greater than 1 min in duration, the sessile drop water contact angle on the polystyrene surface was ∼0°, so the surface can be accurately described as water‐wet (Figure 2). Power factor of epoxy resins are about 0.008 – 0.04[2]. When capillary pressure is controlling invasion of a nonwetting fluid into the replicas with RFGD plasma‐treated surfaces, flow does not initially occur as a continuous stream forming into well‐developed channels. It is easier to compare the behavior of these surfaces by inspection of actual photographs of the perfluorocompound FC‐75 in water on each of them (Figures 4-Figures 4–7). These results make clear the importance of accurately characterizing the geologic system to be modeled. Two different techniques were used to characterize the cured epoxy surface … Through time the resident water is almost completely displaced, with few significant zones of residual water remaining. Perfluorocompound in water on dolomite with θ, Perfluorocompound in water on polystyrene exposed to RFGD plasma for 80 s with θ, Perfluorocompound in water on untreated epoxy with θ, Perfluorocompound in water on untreated polystyrene with θ. In the NAPL research literature, however, it has been commonly assumed that nearly all geologic material is water‐wet or “perfectly wetting”; that is, water has a near‐zero contact angle [Nicholl and Glass, 1994; Nicholl et al., 1994; Reitsma and Kueper, 1994; Mendoza, 1992]. We use cookies to improve your website experience. However, for simple determinations of the relative effectiveness of the treatment, measurement of water contact angles is usually considered sufficient [Penn and Wang, 1994]. The temperature dependence of the liquid surface tension for both epoxy systems was investigated. When using an epoxy resin for thick coating applications, the exothermic heat generated by the resin system often causes coating surface blemishes. Modification of the polystyrene surface by radio frequency glow discharge (RFGD) plasma exposure. For comparison with these results, Arthur D. Little, Inc. [1981] reported Lockport dolomite‐tetrachloroethene contact angle measurements in air of 171° and in water of between 16° and 21°. As it has a low surface tension, it is added as a wetting agent (surfactant) for contact with glass fibres. The reactive plasma “knocks off” pieces of the polymer chains exposed at the surface, creating reactive sites on the solid which are then filled by hydroxyl ions or other oxygen radicals (Figure 1). POOR SURFACE WETTING D.E.R. Number of times cited according to CrossRef: Polyurethane Shear-Activated Adhesives: Effect of Counterface Chemistry. Significant research has gone into establishing the statistical distribution of apertures within fractures [e.g., Hakami and Barton, 1990; Vickers et al., 1992; Brown et al., 1986], but there has been little research into the effects of different surface properties on NAPL flow and residual distribution. Journal of Advances [2] Nonaqueous phase liquids (NAPLs), composed of one or more organic liquids which exist as a stable separate phase in equilibrium with water, have long been recognized as serious and persistent groundwater contaminants [Mercer and Cohen, 1990; Pankow and Cherry, 1996]. we are roving fiber glass in a plastic and we are using a mixture of epoxy resin as matrix, afterwhich it is cured. Surface properties were determined using direct contact angle measurements of polar and apolar liquids on flat test samples. In the previously cited study, modified polystyrene was found to be stable over time and the modification was effective some significant depth. All of these measurements were performed at an angle of 45°, which yields a direct measurement of the types and relative amounts of atoms up to a depth of approximately 20 nm [Penn and Wang, 1994]. To coat epoxy that has set for longer than 12 hours, you will need to sand the surface so that the next layer can adhere. Characterization of clinically relevant model bacterial strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for anti-biofilm testing of materials. Learn about our remote access options, Earth Science and Science Education Department, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, New York, USA, Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA. Small Bodies, Solar Systems Composition and Structure, Atmospheric In contrast, RFGD‐treated polystyrene has surface tension components and parameters very similar to those of the listed geologic media. Gently warming your casting top/mold/bezel with a heat gun is an easy way to warm up the area. The bell jar is then sealed and placed under a vacuum of between 10 and 15 mtorr for a minimum of 1 hour. 54 ePoxy resin modifiers Resins to improve epoxy systems. It is unclear exactly how the behavior of the fluids changes through time with prolonged contact. This occurs because upon reexposure to air, residual free radicals on the treated surface will react with atmospheric oxygen and water vapor [Liston et al., 1994]. Dynamic properties of samples of an epoxy resin unfilled and filled with glass beads subjected to extensional creep were studied. [13] In contrast to this, Brown et al. This is most easily seen in a comparison of the surface tension components and parameters of epoxy with those of various typical geologic media (Table 9). It has excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, heat resistance, Due to its special properties, YD-128 is generally used in many fields. Technically, to completely characterize the modified surface, contact angles of a series of apolar and polar liquids should be used to determine the surface tension components and parameters. Geophysics, Biological resins which entangle with the low surface energy substrate when the solvent swells the surface. surface tension of the epoxy/TONOX mixture was 40.9 dyne cm-'. The inlet is closed and the bell jar is briefly returned to a pressure of between 10 and 15 mtorr. air bubbles and surface tension for epoxy resin chem1023 (Chemical) (OP) 8 Dec 15 14:48. Chemical surface treatments have serious problems with reproducibility and have proven to be transient under aqueous conditions [Liston et al., 1994]. The sessile water drop contact angles measured in air on the epoxy used in this study ranged between about 59° and 64°, agreeing with the findings of Geller et al. A drip of extra epoxy is all you need on the area to solve the issue. To create the latter two types of surfaces, polystyrene was applied to the surface of untreated epoxy models as follows. [1996] reported contact angles between 61.22° and 64.72° for polished epoxy surfaces, 53.00° and 61.17° for cast epoxy surfaces, and 58.91° and 62.96° for roughened epoxy surfaces. This polymer reorientation behavior might also explain the differing surface properties reported in the literature. Use the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Examining the utility of epoxy replicas of single, natural fractures in dolostone for visualization experiments. The ESCA measurements were preformed by Richard Nowak, of the University at Buffalo Surface Chemistry Group, on a PHI 5100 ESCA with a hemispherical analyzer and a Matteson FTIR with an ATR attachment. Therefore, in the vadose zone, this means that a liquid, either NAPL or water, will preferentially coat the solid surface with respect to air. Processes in Geophysics, Atmospheric Because epoxy is a two part polymer, there is always some unmixed product that is capable of “rotating” thereby destabilizing the treated surface (J. Prior to use, a liquid nitrogen trap on the chamber is filled to prevent contamination by oil from the vacuum pump, and a fresh supply of distilled water is added to the vapor intake tubing. Contact angle of an uncured epoxy adhesive on four surfaces of varying critical surface tension Ideally for an adhesive to fully wet a surface, the adhesive should have a lower surface tension, γ, than the substrate’s surface energy (or critical surface tension), γ c . [19] All of the plasma work was preformed in an “in‐house” plasma chamber [described by Vargo, 1990]. [5] There have been several studies of flow in actual fractured rock, but given the opaque nature of the material, it is not possible to visually track fluid pathways during the course of the experiment [Reitsma and Kueper, 1994; Longino and Kueper, 1999; Chown et al., 1997]. The chamber can handle samples up to approximately 23 cm by 23 cm. [18] For comparison, the carbon‐oxygen ratio as determined using electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA) is also listed in Table 1. 3. During Epoxy Application, you want to roll the edge with wet epoxy before any product flows over to break the surface tension of the product. Indeed, all condensed phase matter will attract water to a considerable degree [van Oss, 1994] and a simple examination of the water‐air‐solid will not necessarily give any clear indication of the behavior of a water‐NAPL system on the same solid. viscosity and surface tension of the resin, thus increasing the overall level of dispersion of the particles in the epoxy matrix15,30,36-38. It is important to note, however, that for each of these FC‐75‐water triple‐point contact angle measurements the solid surface was completely submerged in water, so once again the surface is “dirty,” and its behavior could change completely if FC‐75 were to be introduced first. Viscosity refers to the thickness ( or flow resistance ) of epoxy resin. ... Epoxy - typical rubber toughened Epoxy - typical amine-cured Phenol-resorcinol resin Urea-formaldehyde resin Styrene-butadiene rubber Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) abraded: 12.4 [7] This terminology however is nonstandard outside of the NAPL research community. After exposure to the atmosphere the contact angle changes with time until a stable state is achieved. In this paper, the terms oil‐wet and water‐wet will be used to refer specifically to near‐zero contact angles. This situation is complicated even further when considering the fluids interfaces found in active systems, where one or both of the liquids is in motion. Models were allowed to dry and degas for a minimum of 24 hours. [1996]. Generally, with the exceptions of organic rich matter (such as coal, peat, humus, biofilms and some black shale), graphite, sulfur, talc and talc‐like silicates, and many sulfides, most natural media will be preferentially wet by water [Mercer and Cohen, 1990; Anderson, 1987]. If you are working with molds that are oven-safe, you can also gently warm them (generally to 150F) before use. The polar and dispersive components could be obtained through the following equation: (1) γ l (1 + cos θ) = 2 (γ l p γ f p) 1 / 2 + 2 (γ l d γ f d) 1 / 2 (2) γ f = γ f p + γ f d where γ l, γ l d and γ l p were the surface tension of the test liquid, and its dispersive and polar components, respectively. Applying several coats of thinned epoxy, instead of one coat of unthinned epoxy, seems to work well. The resultant models were found to be durable, long lasting, and a potentially very useful alternative to the more typical epoxy models. [21] In order to create a lasting hydrophilic surface, a stable “one part” solid polymer was needed for RFGD treatment. Geophysics, Geomagnetism [36] It should also be noted that measurement of air‐perfluorocompound contact angles on the dolomite chips is impossible. 3099067 There are many factors that can cause resin bleed-out, such as low surface tension of die attach pastes, high surface energy of metal lead frames, surface contami- nation, surface porosity and surface roughness. 5 Howick Place | London | SW1P 1WG. Whereas surface tension is more about the strength of the resin's surface, viscosity is all about the movement. 6. Oceanography, Interplanetary [31] There are, however, difficulties in directly comparing these results. On the untreated epoxy surface, the invasion of NAPL occurs in well‐developed channels which flow freely through the model. By employing a new strategy, ADSA was used to monitor simultaneously the surface tension and the density of these reactive mixtures from sessile drops. This type of flow involves a series of pulses though the zones of narrow aperture and migration of discrete blobs in the zones of large aperture. 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Temperature differences will produce surface tension which means bubbles can be trapped when the resin is poured. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a fibre reinforced composite material, and a fibre reinforced composite material when produced by the method. The best resins for … In summary, proper epoxy resin seal coats are subject to your work space environment and your preparation efforts. Using the procedures described above, the polystyrene surface is applied to the epoxy models and bombarded with a reactive plasma forming gas, water vapor in this case, to generate a stable hydrophilic surface (Figure 1). [3] Over the past decade a substantial body of work has been done on characterizing the behavior of NAPLs in various geologic media [Kueper, 1989; Schwille, 1988] (see Pankow and Cherry [1996] for an overview). To understand the results of these multiphase laboratory flow studies, it is imperative to accurately characterize the surface properties of the material used and understand how it compares to geologic material. Applying several coats of thinned epoxy, instead of one coat of unthinned epoxy, seems to work well. The researchers then compared these results to water‐air contact angles on smooth granite (53.00°–59.35°) and on glass (7.47°–34.30°) and determined that the epoxy was a better match for the granite than glass, which is frequently taken to be a good representative of silicate mineral surfaces [see Wan et al., 1996]. While this leaves an obvious area for further research, the methodology discussed in this paper provides a way to quantify end‐member surface chemical systems. 324 Epoxy Resin is a C 12-C 14 aliphatic glycidylether modified bisphenol A based liquid epoxy resin of extreme low viscosity. George, 1993 (215) Critical ST γ c = 43-47 mJ/m 2; no temp cited Test liquids not known.DGEBA-amine. Once the treated surface has acclimatized, a process apparently taking between three and five days, it remains stable over a period of months. For example, the interfacial tension between pure dodecane and pure water after 1 hour of contact is 50 mJ/m2. After epoxy pours curing, when the tape is removed, you would notice that the resin has formed raised edges and it is not flush with the plane of the workpiece due to surface tension of resin, what is known as the meniscus effect. Using this method, the degree of alteration of the surface chemistry of polymer fracture models can be controlled, allowing the creation of models with a variety of different wettabilities. The acclimatization process also explains the increased presence of bonded oxygen species after treatment with inert gas plasmas, such as N2, in ESCA analysis of plasma treated surfaces [Liston et al., 1994; Schamberger et al., 1994]. [17] The most common and affordable method of characterizing the degree of surface modification is measurement of the contact angles of a variety of liquids of known properties on the solid surface [Liston et al., 1994]. In a two liquid system, surface chemists consider the term “water‐wet” to mean a water contact angle of 0°, and “oil‐wet” to mean an oil contact angle of 0° [Adamson, 1990]. Depending on the amount of NAPL invading and the duration of the experiment, stable channels may or may not eventually develop. 324 Liquid Epoxy Resin offers a lower surface tension (≈ 15%) than other reactive During Epoxy Application, you want to roll the edge with wet epoxy before any product flows over to break the surface tension of the product. It has excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, heat resistance, Due to its special properties, YD-128 is generally used in many fields. WEST SYSTEM Epoxy resin and hardeners are the base components of two-part, marine-grade epoxy originally developed specifically for use in boat building. [1998], while stating that epoxy resins are often called hydrophobic in the literature, found their rough cast epoxy to be “slightly hydrophilic, especially when the surfaces had been wet before or the air was humid.” No methodology or criteria for this determination is cited. There are regular and predictable changes in the outermost layer of molecules on the solid surface that are controlled by varying the plasma concentration (via the wattage, also called power loading, of the equipment), and/or the duration of exposure (Table 1). Whereas surface tension is more about the strength of the resin's surface, viscosity is all about the movement. Physics, Solar A future paper will address the importance of the effects of wettability on flow behavior in more detail. Register to receive personalised research and resources by email, Characterization of epoxy resin surface energetics, Laboratoire de Technologie des Composites et Polymères, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland, Department of Chemical Engineering, Box 351750, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-1750, USA, /doi/pdf/10.1163/156856101743382?needAccess=true, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. The common assumption has been that the lower the water contact angle, the more likely water will be the wetting phase. To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our Cookie Policy. [23] The ability of a freshly treated surface to react with its surroundings has actually been used intentionally as a postplasma treatment to deliberately bond specific species onto the surface prior to exposure to air [Liston et al., 1994]. HELOXY modifiers offer: Improved cured system flexibility, increased peel and impact strength, increased levels of filler loading, improved resin wetting action, and reduced viscosity and surface tension. Dodecane dyed with 0.05 g/L Sudan IV was also used for visualization experiments because small amounts of dye appeared to have only a small affect on the fluids surface tension as measured using the techniques described below (Table 6). This is a light sanding and doesn’t need to be too abrasive, it simply provides an added assurance that the epoxy will coat properly. Table 1. Hello, I am currently new in resin manufacturing and my problem now is how to control air bubbles and improve surface tension. [38] This study is an initial step in addressing the issue of surface characterization of geologic and modeling materials, and their potential importance in accurately modeling multiphase flow in the subsurface. -128 is the most standard liquid resin … The epoxy was determined to have surface properties as follows: γ = 62.3, γLW = 39, γAB = 23.3, γ⊕ = 0, and γ = 23.3 mJ/m2, where γ is the total surface tension of the solid, γLW is the Lifshitz‐van der Waals (LW) surface tension component, γAB is the Lewis acid base (AB) surface tension component, γ is the electron‐donor (negative) parameter, and γ⊕ is the electron‐acceptor (positive) parameter. Related to Geologic Time, Mineralogy The Lifshitz-van der Waals components of the surface energy were observed to be nearly the same for both epoxies, confirming that both resins have the same potential for non-specific interactions, in both liquid and solid states. Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine. Surface tension plays a big part in fisheyeing. [26] Three different test liquids were also characterized for later use in two‐phase flow studies: dodecane, a light (L) NAPL, perfluorocompound FC‐75, a nontoxic dense (D) NAPL, and water dyed with known amounts of Liquitint Blue HP (Milliken Chemcial). Analysis of mechanism, Nonaqueous phase liquid transport and cleanup: 2. Planets, Magnetospheric Acclimatization of various exposures of polystyrene surfaces to the atmosphere. Once the surface acclimatized to the atmosphere, a stable surface with a water contact angle of between 22° and 26° was achieved. 56 Polyc Arb mide technoloGy Amine curing agent technology for [30] For comparison, the contact angles of sessile drops of the test fluids were measured on the test surfaces. [15] Plasma is a complex gaseous state of matter composed of free radicals, electrons, photons, ions and other elemental particles, created by a continuous electrical discharge in either an inert or a reactive gas [Penn and Wang, 1994]. The contact angle of epoxy resin was measured for various types of samples according to the methodology provided in the literature . Addition of GNPs to epoxy increased the surface tension to 32.7 mN/m. The triple‐point contact angle measurements taken through the water averaged ∼15°, which compares favorably to the results for the RFGD plasma‐treated polystyrene surface, which ranged between ∼14° and 30° depending on the age of the surface and duration of exposure. Our epoxy and additives are formulated to provide maximum physical properties and, at the same time, to be as easy to use as possible. If you are working with molds that are oven-safe, you can also gently warm them (generally to 150F) before use. These finding demonstrate that surfaces should only be declared to be hydrophilic or hydrophobic with respect to a specific chemical system to be examined. This value is slightly above the value determined for the epoxy itself (see Fig. The Lifshitz-van der Waals components of the surface tension were found to be similar for both epoxy systems, while the acid-base components were found to be slightly different. Influence of surface roughness. The other complexity in interpretation here is that dolomite is made up of a network of mineral surfaces, while the polymers used in this study are all “monocrystals.” Single crystals of dolomite will behave differently than a dolomite rock surface, and a smooth, artificially created surface will also behave differently than a rough naturally fractured surface. growth in autoclaved epoxy laminates, which instead considered nitrogen as the primary diffusible species. Different materials have The FC‐75 wicks directly into the rock. However, the highly hydrophilic behavior of the dolomite chip indicated by the low, but nonzero, contact angle measurement at the dolomite‐water‐FC‐75 triple‐point, which was measured on a water‐saturated chip of dolomite, is probably a good indication of the potential behavior of a saturated dolomite aquifer prior to contamination, i.e., a low but nonzero water contact angle with respect to the invading NAPL. This clearly demonstrates that surface wettability indeed plays a key role in determining the flow characteristics and ultimate residual distribution of NAPL. Do not brush over inconsistent epoxy seal coat areas, that will most likely reduce the surface tension and result in a larger fish eye or separation. The liquid was poured into the paint cup of a metal compressed air gun (any high‐quality metal paint sprayer which can achieve a uniform spray can be substituted), and a thin coating of polystyrene applied to the model using broad, even, slightly overlapping strokes. -128 is the most standard liquid resin … Invasion of Sudan IV dyed‐dodecane (dark fluid) into (left) an untreated water‐saturated epoxy replica and (right) a RFGD plasma‐treated replica. Clearly, in this case the perfluorocompound is the nonwetting fluid on the epoxy surface. This is patently not the case for the RFGD plasma‐treated hydrophilic models. The characteristics and proportions of the Polymeric system. properties of epoxy resins have a dielectric constant about 3.4 – 5.7, and a dielectric strength about 100 – 220 kV/cm. The same temperature dependence was observed: the surface tension decreased with temperature, following a linear regression. These measurements presumably represent averages. Introduction D.E.R. Experiments have demonstrated that as little as 0.508 g/L of Sudan IV in tetrachloroethene (PCE) decreased the solvents interfacial tension with water by approximately 15% [Tuck, 1999]. While surface modification might be needed in some cases, typically it will add cost, Two commercially available amine-cured epoxy resin formulations were studied under different environmental conditions with regard to the surface tension evolution using axisymmetric drop shape analysis (ADSA). Objects, Solid Surface It builds up quickly: a single coat of 105 Epoxy Resin® with 207 Special Clear Hardener® offers about four times the thickness of a typical coat of polyurethane varnish. Ledru et al. As noted in the above referenced articles, very few NAPL‐dye combinations have been investigated to date, and the potential side effects of using a dye in any NAPL study should be appraised on a case‐by‐case basis. [33] Also of interest in Table 8 are the triple‐point contact angle measurements of the dolomite surface in comparison to the other surfaces examined. ... Epoxy - typical rubber toughened Epoxy - typical amine-cured Phenol-resorcinol resin Urea-formaldehyde resin Styrene-butadiene rubber Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) abraded: 12.4 The epoxy was determined to have surface properties as follows: γ = 62.3, γ LW = 39, γ AB = 23.3, γ ⊕ = 0, and γ = 23.3 mJ/m 2, where γ is the total surface tension of the solid, γ LW is the Lifshitz‐van der Waals (LW) surface tension component, γ AB is the Lewis acid base (AB) surface tension component, γ is the electron‐donor (negative) parameter, and γ ⊕ is the electron‐acceptor (positive) … [12] Purely on the basis of on measurement of water‐air‐solid contact angles, significant uncertainty has arisen in the literature as to whether the commonly used epoxies are hydrophobic or hydrophilic. RFGD plasma treatment alters the composition and structure of a few molecular layers at or near the surface of the material. 1995; Geller and Pruess, 1995; Hakami, 1995; Su, 1995; Geller et al., 1996; Brown et al., 1998]. Here the contact angle measured through the water averaged 63°. However, in an examination of the results for the perfluorocompound FC‐75‐water‐epoxy system this interpretation is contradicted (Table 8). [37] The results of this study indicate that standard epoxy surfaces are not very good analogs for most geologic media with regard to multiphase flow studies and that the results of laboratory multiphase flow studies which utilized epoxy models should potentially be reexamined. Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab. Antimicrobial assessment of phage therapy using a porcine model of biofilm infection. WEST SYSTEM epoxy is also an excellent moisture barrier, stabilizing the surface so … Working off-campus? (1896-1977), Chinese Journal of Geophysics (2000-2018), International The migration of NAPLs through fractured bedrock has been recognized as a widespread problem at sites throughout North America. Geophysics, Mathematical Once the surface is modified it is easier for the adhesive to flow out on or wet the treated surface and make a suitable bond. The surface properties of the liquid epoxies were evaluated by wetting measurements using a dynamic contact angle analysis (DCA). Some resins have a low viscosity ( thin ) and some have a high viscosity ( thick ). Break the surface tension by rolling your Edge with wet epoxy first. Registered in England & Wales No. Once the surface is modified it is easier for the adhesive to flow out on or wet the treated surface and make a suitable bond. This means that the solid surface is not clean and may, in fact, be significantly altered by its contact with the dodecane. and Chemical Oceanography, Physical Recoating Epoxy & Urethane. However, there is no agreement on how well or poorly such an analog replicates the surface chemistry of geologic materials, nor is there a satisfactory analysis of the surface properties of epoxy. Periodic testing of the approximate water contact angles on the rough surfaces of each of the treated models after use also confirmed both the longevity and stability of RFGD plasma treatment though use and time. Not only do fractures provide both horizontal and vertical conduits for extensive NAPL migration, they also allow NAPL migration to occur in pathways entirely unassociated with the local groundwater flow [Reitsma and Kueper, 1994]. The Lifshitz-van der Waals components of the surface tension were found to be similar for both epoxy systems, while the acid-base components were found to be slightly different. [1994], was chosen for use. A. Gardella, personal communication, 1999). Epoxy and untreated polystyrene are the only solids where γ is less than 27.9. air bubbles and surface tension for epoxy resin chem1023 (Chemical) (OP) 8 Dec 15 14:48. Physics, Comets and in Modeling Earth Systems (JAMES), Journal of Geophysical Research One of the major unresolved issues of this study is the relationship between “clean” laboratory measurements and the actual behavior of “dirty” flow systems. The water vapor inlet is then opened slowly and the water vapor supply release adjusted until the meter reads a constant 200 mtorr. Next, the inlet to the chamber is opened and the distilled water allowed to degas for a minimum of 10 min. However, this methodology is not very accurate and does not provide a very useful characterization of the surface. Some sources quote the critical surface tension in units of mN/m, which is equivalent to surface energy. If you do not receive an email within 10 minutes, your email address may not be registered, This study also explores the use of radio frequency glow discharge plasma to add hydroxyl functionality to polymer surfaces producing a material with alterable surface properties and the same optical and casting properties as epoxy. As experimental data are lacking in this area, when modeling two liquid systems, most researchers assume “perfect wettability” of rock surfaces with respect to water (i.e., water contact angles of zero) or very low contact angles (10° or less) [Mendoza, 1992; Kueper and McWhorter, 1991; Pruess and Tsang, 1990; Steele and Lerner, 2001]. Polystyrene pellets were dissolved in methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) to create a liquid with a honey‐like viscosity (∼35 grams per 0.5 L of MEK). Table 1 clearly correlates the decrease in contact angle with a decrease in the C/O ratio, confirming the increased presence of oxygen radical groups. The surface also proved to be stable under water, as demonstrated in Figure 2, a requirement for models intended for long‐term flow studies, and the very reason that the RFGD plasma treatment process was selected. Two different techniques were used to characterize the cured epoxy surface properties: wetting … The Lifshitz-van der Waals components of the surface tension were found to be similar for both epoxy systems, while the acid-base components were found to be slightly different. The radio frequency (RF) power is turned on, starting the clock, and the wattage is quickly adjusted to the desired level. After the desired time lag, the power is turned off, the vapor inlet is closed, the chambers bell jar reopened and the fracture sample removed. The conclusions drawn here are the best available with the existing data and provide a first step toward characterizing very complex systems. However, computations of the accepticity and donicity parameters showed that both cured epoxies are predominantly basic, but also possess non-negligible acidity. This is represented by a three-member ring containing an oxygen atom that is bonded with two carbon atoms already united in some other way. The Lifshitz-van der Waals components of the surface tension were found to be similar for both epoxy systems, while the acid-base components were found to be slightly different. [11] To date, the most common method of characterizing surfaces in the NAPL literature has been measurement of sessile water drop contact angles in air [Nicholl et al., 1994; Geller et al., 1996; Persoff and Pruess, 1995; Brown et al., 1998; Wan et al., 2000]. [34] This comparison strongly suggests that the RFGD‐treated polystyrene surface is demonstrably a better physical analog for the natural dolomite system than the untreated epoxy surface, while the other surfaces have significantly different surface free energies than those common to natural geologic media. After 24 hours of contact the fluid will have dissolved slowly into each other, dropping the interfacial tension to 43 mJ/m2. 52 ePoxy resin reActive diluents Mono-, di-, and multifunctional glycidyl ethers which can be used to reduce the viscosity of typical epoxy resins without causing significant changes in final physical properties. refers to a broad group of reactive compounds that are characterized by the presence of an oxirane or epoxy ring. Typical cured epoxies have surface energy around 45 dyne/cm. If the substrate’s surface energy is 30 dyne/cm or lower, epoxy adhesives do not adhere well. A substrate must have surface energy that is close to or higher than the epoxy’s surface energy in order to bond well with epoxy resins. This paper addresses the issue of accurately characterizing the surface chemistry of a typical epoxy used in laboratory multiphase flow studies and comparing that surface to a polystyrene surface and a radio frequency glow discharge treated polystyrene surface. Surface tension plays a big part in fisheyeing. DETAILS RESIN CURE AGENT Name Araldite GY279 Aradur 2963 Base Epoxy Amine Proportion 100 42 Density at 20 °C (g/cm3) 1.1 1.1 The sample was stored in a glass petri dish with a loose cover and reexamined periodically with each of the measurement liquids. Oxygen, air and water vapor plasmas can all be used to introduce oxygen containing functional groups, the presence of which dramatically increase the surface free energy and the hydrophilicity of the polymer surface. [24] The longevity of the RFGD‐treated surface was tested on flat blocks of polystyrene coated epoxy. By experimentally determining surface tension, dissolved gas concentration, and the gas diffusion coefficient, they were able to predict time-dependent changes in bubble radii. Even with an extensive body of work in the field, understanding of the flow behavior and residual distribution of NAPLs in fractured media is still under development, with many unresolved issues. Some epoxy systems have additives that can be mixed into the epoxy that will reduce surface tension. In order to directly observe flow behaviors several researchers have used translucent epoxy models, the surface properties of which have been very poorly characterized [Gentier, 1986; Gentier et al., 1989; Hakami and Barton, 1990; Persoff and Pruess, 1993, 1995; Cox et al,. While frequently described as immiscible fluids, the solubilities of NAPL in water are, in fact, sufficiently high to create significant groundwater contamination [Pankow and Cherry, 1996]. HELOXY™ modifiers are epoxy functionalized alcohols, diols, polyols and acids. [8] With only rare examples, such as mercury, liquids will preferentially wet solid surfaces with respect to air [Mercer and Cohen, 1990]. A. Kelsey, M. A. Prieksat, M. G. Piepho, C. Shan, and M. D. 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Traditionally plasma treatments have been used for surface cleaning or etching of polymer surfaces. Prepared fracture samples are placed face up and centered inside of the plasma chamber's bell jar. [4] Two key properties greatly influence NAPL flow and residual distribution in fractures: the void geometry of the fracture network and the surface wettability of the fracture material. and Paleomagnetism, History of [14] Three different model surfaces were used in this study: epoxy (Stycast 1267 two‐part Epoxy Resin, Stycast, Inc.), untreated polystyrene (Scientific Polymer Products, Inc.), and polystyrene treated using radio frequency glow discharge (RFGD) plasma (also referred to as low‐temperature plasma). Abstract The authors report the temperature dependence of surface tension of a commercially available epoxy resin at temperatures ranging from 20 to 60°C. 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