Symposium Proceedings Polymer/Inorganic Interfaces 2 Held in San Francisco, California, on 18-20 April 1996. Volume 385.
Abstract
This volume addresses various aspects of polymer/inorganic interfaces, such as surface preparation and treatment, characterization, and performance of interfaces. In addition, it also discusses applications where the interface and its properties play a significant role, such as biointerfaces, microelectronics, polymer composites, and interpenetrating polymer networks. Tailoring surface properties of substrates, and hence interfaces, involves both the use of self assembled monolayers and tethered copolymers (brushes) for controlling surface energy, lubricity, biocompatibility, adhesion, and topography. Polymeric brushes have the ability to modify their morphology as the solvent strength or pH changes. Primers influence adhesion of polymers to metals either by altering the chemical interactions which form reactive species that hasten chemical bonding or altering acid base interactions, or by altering the mechanical performance, such as tensile strength and viscoelastic properties of that primer coating.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA310239
Entities
People
- Carol Schutte
- Lawrence T. Drzal
- Nicholas A. Peppas
- Robert L. Opila
Organizations
- Materials Research Society