Zheludkevich, M. L.; Serra, R.; Grundmeier, G.; Yang, L. H.; Ferreira, M. G. S.: Barrier properties of polyurethane coil coatings treated by microwave plasma polymerization. Surface and Coatings Technology 200 (12-13), pp. 4040 - 4049 (2006)
Wapner, K.; Grundmeier, G.: Spectroscopic analysis of the interface chemistry of ultra-thin plasma polymer films on iron. Surface and Coatings Technology 200 (1-4), pp. 100 - 103 (2005)
Raacke, J.; Giza, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Combination of FTIR reflection absorption spectroscopy and work function measurement for in-situ studies of plasma modification of polymer and metal surfaces. Surface and Coatings Technology 200 (1-4), pp. 280 - 283 (2005)
Carpentier, J.; Grundmeier, G.: Chemical structure and morphology of thin bilayer and composite organosilicon and fluorocarbon microwave plasma polymer films. Surface and Coatings Technology 192 (2-3), pp. 189 - 198 (2005)
Grundmeier, G.; Stratmann, M.: Adhesion and De-adhesion mechanisms at polymer/metal interfaces: Mechanistic understanding based on in situ studies of buried interfaces. Annual Review of Materials Research 35, pp. 571 - 615 (2005)
Wapner, K.; Grundmeier, G.: Application of the Scanning Kelvin Probe for the Study of the Corrosion Resistance of Interfacial Thin Silicon Organic Films at Adhesive/Metal Interfaces. Silicon Chemistry 2 (5-6), pp. 235 - 245 (2005)
Wapner, K.; Schoenberger, B.; Stratmann, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Height-regulating scanning Kelvin probe for simultaneous measurement of surface topology and electrode potentials at buried polymer/metal interfaces. Journal of the Electrochemical Society 152 (3), pp. E114 - E122 (2005)
Wapner, K.; Schönberger, B.; Stratmann, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Applications of a new height regulated Scanning Kelvin Probe in Adhesion and Corrosion Science. Journal of the Electrochemical Society 152 (3), pp. E114 - E122 (2005)
Wapner, K.; Grundmeier, G.: Spatially resolved measurements of the diffusion of water in a model adhesive/silicon lap joint using FTIR-transmission-microscopy. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 24 (3), pp. 193 - 200 (2004)
Barranco, V.; Carpentier, J.; Grundmeier, G.: Correlation of morphology and barrier properties of thin microwave plasma polymer films on metal substrate. Electrochimica Acta 49 (12), pp. 1999 - 2013 (2004)
Barranco, V.; Thiemann, P.; Yasuda, H. K.; Stratmann, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Spectroscopic and electrochemical characterisation of thin cathodic plasma polymer films on iron. Applied Surface Science 229 (1-4), pp. 87 - 96 (2004)
Barranco, V.; Thiemann, P.; Yasuda, H. K.; Stratmann, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Spectroscopic and electrochemical characterisation of thin cathodic plasma polymer films on iron. Applied Surface Science 229 (1-4), pp. 87 - 96 (2004)
Grundmeier, G.; Thiemann, P.; Carpentier, J.; Shirtcliffe, N.; Stratmann, M.: Tailoring of the morphology and chemical composition of thin organosilane microwave plasma polymer layers on metal substrates. Thin Solid Films 446 (1), pp. 61 - 71 (2004)
Hydrogen in aluminium can cause embrittlement and critical failure. However, the behaviour of hydrogen in aluminium was not yet understood. Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung were able to locate hydrogen inside aluminium’s microstructure and designed strategies to trap the hydrogen atoms inside the microstructure. This can…
This project will aim at developing MEMS based nanoforce sensors with capacitive sensing capabilities. The nanoforce sensors will be further incorporated with in situ SEM and TEM small scale testing systems, for allowing simultaneous visualization of the deformation process during mechanical tests
The project aims to study corrosion, a detrimental process with an enormous impact on global economy, by combining denstiy-functional theory calculations with thermodynamic concepts.
Hydrogen embrittlement affects high-strength ferrite/martensite dual-phase (DP) steels. The associated micromechanisms which lead to failure have not been fully clarified yet. Here we present a quantitative micromechanical analysis of the microstructural damage phenomena in a model DP steel in the presence of hydrogen.
Thermo-chemo-mechanical interactions due to thermally activated and/or mechanically induced processes govern the constitutive behaviour of metallic alloys during production and in service. Understanding these mechanisms and their influence on the material behaviour is of very high relevance for designing new alloys and corresponding…
Nickel-based alloys are a particularly interesting class of materials due to their specific properties such as high-temperature strength, low-temperature ductility and toughness, oxidation resistance, hot-corrosion resistance, and weldability, becoming potential candidates for high-performance components that require corrosion resistance and good…
Understanding hydrogen-assisted embrittlement of advanced structural materials is essential for enabling future hydrogen-based energy industries. A crucially important phenomenon in this context is the delayed fracture in high-strength structural materials. Factors affecting the hydrogen embrittlement are the hydrogen content,...
Understanding hydrogen-assisted embrittlement of advanced high-strength steels is decisive for their application in automotive industry. Ab initio simulations have been employed in studying the hydrogen trapping of Cr/Mn containing iron carbides and the implication for hydrogen embrittlement.