Improving the longevity of passive microfluidic systems through plasma polymer films with a vertical chemical gradient
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DOI: 10.1007/s10404-020-2324-9
Abstract: Capillary driven microfluidic devices rely on hydrophilic surfaces to facilitate and control the fluid flow inside microchannels. This can be accomplished through the deposition of a highly functional plasma polymer film (PPF) on the surface… read more here.
Keywords: polymer films; surface; chemical gradient; vertical chemical ... See more keywords
Investigations on the sound field between waveguide and counterpart induced by high-intensity focused ultrasound in thin polymer films
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.08.011
Abstract: Abstract The use of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to heat polymer films is getting more in focus of interest in the industry due to some advantages e.g. low damages of thin polymer films during film… read more here.
Keywords: polymer films; counterpart; field; thin polymer ... See more keywords
Enhancing high field dielectric properties of polymer films by wrapping a thin layer of self-assembled boron nitride film
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147737
Abstract: Abstract Polymer dielectrics play an important role in modern electric power systems because of their ultrahigh power density, low cost, and lightweight. Current high-k polymers represented by poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) based ferroelectric polymers suffer from… read more here.
Keywords: polymer films; energy; density; self ... See more keywords
Tunable CoNi microstructures in flexible multilayered polymer films can shield electromagnetic radiation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107283
Abstract: Abstract This paper highlights the outstanding electromagnetic shielding efficiency achieved by constructing layer-wise assembly of polymer films containing CoNi (cobalt-nickel) micro flowers, rods, and microspheres. Following a hydrothermal approach, various CoNi microstructures were synthesized from… read more here.
Keywords: radiation; polymer films; coni microstructures; layer wise ... See more keywords
Vision system-based inspection and alignment of laminated polymer films for 3D-Integration of microsystems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.11.642
Abstract: Abstract The SMARTLAM project proposes a new paradigm of modular, flexible, scalable 3D-Integration (3D-I) scenarios for 3D manufacturing of microsystems out of laminated polymer films. During the integration of discrete parts and laminated polymer sheets,… read more here.
Keywords: polymer films; laminated polymer; system; integration ... See more keywords
3D High Spatial Resolution Visualisation and Quantification of Interconnectivity in Polymer Films.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119622
Abstract: A porous network acts as transport paths for drugs through films for controlled drug release. The interconnectivity of the network strongly influences the transport properties. It is therefore important to quantify the interconnectivity and correlate… read more here.
Keywords: polymer films; high spatial; interconnectivity; visualisation ... See more keywords
Molecular alignment, large surface deformations and hysteresis effects in polydomain LC polymer films under an in-plane DC electric field
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2018.06.008
Abstract: Abstract The response of multidomain liquid crystal polymer films to prolonged exposure to an in-plane DC electric field is investigated. Non-crosslinked polymers show a rotation of the mesogenic units along the field lines, but the… read more here.
Keywords: polymer films; field; surface deformations; large surface ... See more keywords
Structure and pH-Induced Swelling of Polymer Films Prepared from Sequentially Grafted Polyelectrolytes
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c02784
Abstract: We have prepared a series of ampholytic polymer films, using a self-initiated photografting and photopolymerization (SI-PGP) method to sequentially polymerize first anionic (deuterated methacrylic acid (dMAA)) and thereafter cationic (2-aminoethyl methacrylate (AEMA)) monomers to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: structure induced; induced swelling; polymer; layer ... See more keywords
Superfast Growth Dynamics of High-Quality Silicon Nanowires on Polymer Films via Self-Selected Laser-Droplet-Heating.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04058
Abstract: Growing high quality silicon nanowires (SiNWs) at elevated temperature on cooler polymer films seems to be contradictive but highly desirable for building high performance flexible and wearable electronics. In this work, we demonstrate a superfast… read more here.
Keywords: polymer films; quality; silicon nanowires; high quality ... See more keywords
Liquid/Liquid Interfacial Suzuki Polymerization Prepared Novel Triphenylamine-Based Conjugated Polymer Films with Excellent Electrochromic Properties.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c02745
Abstract: Preparing conjugated polymer films via interfacial Suzuki polymerization is a promising method for obtaining desirable electrochromic materials with desired structures. Here, a series of aryl boronic esters and triphenylamine-based aryl bromides were applied as precursors,… read more here.
Keywords: polymer films; suzuki polymerization; triphenylamine based; conjugated polymer ... See more keywords
Observation of Highly Anisotropic Thermal Expansion of Polymer Films.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03728
Abstract: While dimensional change under thermal loading dictates various device failure mechanisms in soft materials, the interplay between microstructures and thermal expansion remains underexplored. Here, we develop a novel method to directly probe the thermal expansion… read more here.
Keywords: observation highly; thermal expansion; polymer films; highly anisotropic ... See more keywords