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ABSTRACT Low-energy Argon ions from electron cyclotron resonance ion source were bombarded on polycarbonate films. The interaction of ions with the surface of the material was studied by using X-ray… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT Low-energy Argon ions from electron cyclotron resonance ion source were bombarded on polycarbonate films. The interaction of ions with the surface of the material was studied by using X-ray diffraction analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermo-gravimetric analysis and atomic force microscopy. The study reveals that the surface roughness of the films increases with the modification of the surface morphology induced by ion irradiation. Thermal decomposition zone of irradiated samples has extended and hence thermal stability has also improved. Changes in the structural parameters and functional groups were observed after irradiation. These ion-induced changes and their significance were discussed in this paper.
Journal Title: Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids
Year Published: 2017
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