Post-deposition ageing reactions of plasma derived polyterpenol thin films

Owing to the structural flexibility, uncomplicated processing and manufacturing capabilities, plasma polymers are the subject of active academic as well as industrial research. Polymer thin films prepared from non-synthetic monomers combine desirable optical and physical properties with biocompatibi...

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Published inPolymer degradation and stability Vol. 95; no. 6; pp. 1123 - 1128
Main Authors Bazaka, Kateryna, Jacob, Mohan V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2010
Elsevier
Subjects
Ageing
Aging
Annealing
Applied sciences
Degradation
Deposition
Ellipsometry
Encapsulating layer
Exact sciences and technology
Physicochemistry of polymers
Polymeric films
Polymerization
Polymers and radiations
Stability
Sustainability
Thermal degradation
Thin films
Encapsulating layer
Ageing
Ellipsometry
Thermal degradation
Biological properties
Annealing
Refraction index
Experimental study
Property processing relationship
Glow discharge polymerization
Thermal stability
Thin film
Alcohol polymer
Thermal properties
Storage stability
Optical properties
Terpene polymer
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Summary:Owing to the structural flexibility, uncomplicated processing and manufacturing capabilities, plasma polymers are the subject of active academic as well as industrial research. Polymer thin films prepared from non-synthetic monomers combine desirable optical and physical properties with biocompatibility and environmental sustainability. However, the ultimate expediency and implementation of such materials will dependent on the stability of these properties under varied environmental conditions. Polyterpenol thin films were manufactured at different deposition powers. Under ambient conditions, the bulk of ageing occurred within first 150 h after deposition and was attributed to oxidation and volumetric relaxation. Films observed for further 12 months showed no significant changes in thickness or refractive index. Thermal degradation behaviour indicated thermal stability increased for the films manufactured at higher RF powers. Annealing the films to 405 °C resulted in full degradation, with retention between 0.29 and 0.99%, indicating films' potential as sacrificial material.
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ISSN:0141-3910
DOI:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2010.02.014