Solvent effects on polymer surface structure

The surface modification of polymeric materials has been of great research interest in the last few years because of its importance in applications such as biomaterials and coatings. The bulk composition of polymeric materials often cannot provide the desired surface properties in these applications...

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Published in:Surface and interface analysis 2001-08, Vol.31 (8), p.713-720
Main Authors: Chen, Jiaxing, Zhuang, Hengzhong, Zhao, Jin, Gardella Jr, Joseph A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
copolymers
Exact sciences and technology
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
polymer blends
Properties and characterization
surface analysis
surface modification
Surface properties
surface segregation
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Summary:The surface modification of polymeric materials has been of great research interest in the last few years because of its importance in applications such as biomaterials and coatings. The bulk composition of polymeric materials often cannot provide the desired surface properties in these applications. For example, low‐surface‐energy materials can be obtained via the process of surface segregation. The properties of the solvents used in these processes are critical for surface formation in these polymers. Solvent properties such as polarity, volatility and specific interaction properties with the polymer material are important factors in the process of surface formation. The present paper reviews recent studies of solvent effects no surface segregation in multicomponent polymer systems. Copolymers, polymer blend and multicomponent polymer solution systems are discussed. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0142-2421
1096-9918
DOI:10.1002/sia.1097