Post-deposition ageing reactions of plasma derived polyterpenol thin films

• Published in: Polymer degradation and stability Vol. 95; no. 6; pp. 1123 - 1128
• Main Authors: Bazaka, Kateryna, Jacob, Mohan V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...