PECASE: Characterization of Nanostructured Polymer Films
Abstract
Objective: The proposed research seeks to understand the connection between the properties of the nanoscale building blocks for film formation, i.e., nanoglobules, to global film properties. Approach: To elucidate the relationship between nanoscale building blocks and film properties, isolated nanoglobules will be synthesized via two methods: short-time MAPLE deposition and micro-sonication. AFM will be employed to probe the physical properties of the polymer nanoglobules. Additionally, the thermo-mechanical properties, thermal and kinetic stability as well as the softening temperature of MAPLE-deposited and micro-sonicated nanoglobules will be investigated. These studies will provide insight into the relative nanoglobule stability and the influence of intramolecular interactions on nanoglobules stability. Further, the generality of these mechanisms will investigated via fabrication of high performance PEEK and polyimides.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 24, 2016
- Source ID
- FA95501510017
Entities
People
- Rodney D. Priestley
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Trustees of Princeton University
- United States Air Force