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Scanning acoustic microscopy investigation of melted collagen in thermoplastic leather

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

A. Wyler  and
G. Golan
A. Wyler*
Affiliation:
Jerusalem College of Technology, POB 16031, Jerusalem, Israel
G. Golan
Affiliation:
Open University of Israel
*
a)Address all correspondence to this author. e-mail: wyler@avoda.jct.ac.il
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Abstract

A scanning acoustic microscope (SAM) has been used to investigate the structure of thermoplastic leather. This material is formed by pressing fibers of leather under high pressure and moderate temperature. The result is a matrix from transformed, melted fibers in which leftover fibers act as reinforcement. Unlike the scanning electron microscope (SEM), the SAM is able to distinguish between completely and incompletely transformed fibers and also to penetrate the material beneath the surface. The results show that the matrix is built as a domain structure. The advantages of the SAM over the SEM for organic materials are indicated.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 14 , Issue 6 , June 1999 , pp. 2446 - 2448
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1999

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