Preparation of Polymeric Micro-and Nanostructures Using a Template-Based Deposition Method

Abstract

Polymeric microtubules and nanofibrils have been prepared by depositing a solution of the desired polymer within the pores of microporous template membranes. Both microporous alumina and track-etched polyester membranes were used as the templates. Tubules and fibrils composed of polystyrene, poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide), poly(vinylidene fluoride), poly(methyl methacrylate), poly(bisphenol A carbonate), and poly(lactic acid) have been prepared. Nanofibrils with diameters as small as 30 nm have been achieved. A concentric tubular composite microstructure consisting of an outer microtubule of polystyrene surrounding an inner microwire of polypyrrole has also been fabricated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA365312

Entities

People

  • Charles R. Martin
  • Veronica M. Cepak

Organizations

  • Colorado State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Conductive Polymers
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Electrodeposition
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Microscopy
  • Military Research
  • Nanostructures
  • Polymeric Films

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Materials science

Readers

  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Polymer Science and Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene