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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic studies of carbon fiber surfaces. 13. Valence-band studies of oxidized fibers interpreted by X. alpha. calculations

Journal Article · · Chemistry of Materials; (United States)
OSTI ID:5169953
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  1. Kansas State Univ., Manhattan (USA)

The results of valence-band X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) of oxidized carbon fibers are interpreted by X{alpha} calculations on model compounds based upon oxidized coronene fragments. The results indicate that valence-band XPS can distinguish between ether/epoxide and hydroxide surface functionality and that the valence-band region is potentially more sensitive to differences in surface functionality than the core region. XPS data for quinone and hydroquinone with the valence-band region interpreted by X{alpha} calculations are presented and related to the carbon fiber spectra.

OSTI ID:
5169953
Journal Information:
Chemistry of Materials; (United States), Journal Name: Chemistry of Materials; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN CMATE; ISSN 0897-4756
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English