Evaluation of Adhesion between Nafion and Gold Electrodes Fabricated through Novel Dry Process Utilizing Argon Plasma Treatment

We have explored a novel dry plasma process for the fabrication of electrodes on Nafion surfaces. Nanosized pillar structures were prepared through argon ion (Ar+) plasma treatment. The shear strengths of Au electrodes on plasma-treated Nafion surfaces were investigated. We found that the maximum sh...

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Published in:Chemistry letters 2013, Vol.42 (10), p.1125-1127
Main Authors: Hiroshiba, Nobuya, Ito, Taishi, Yano, Wataru, Ichikawa, Yo
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We have explored a novel dry plasma process for the fabrication of electrodes on Nafion surfaces. Nanosized pillar structures were prepared through argon ion (Ar+) plasma treatment. The shear strengths of Au electrodes on plasma-treated Nafion surfaces were investigated. We found that the maximum shear strength (1.08 MPa) of Au–Nafion was observed under the optimal conditions (8 min, 100 W, 5 Pa, Ar+). Finally, we successfully prepared strongly bonded Au electrodes on Nafion through plasma surface treatment without using a wet plating process.
ISSN:0366-7022
1348-0715
DOI:10.1246/cl.130486