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Surface Modification of Poly (alkyl/Arylphosphazene) Thin Films

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

John V. St. John  and
Patty Wisian-Neilson
John V. St. John
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 75275, jstjohn@mail.smu.edu
Patty Wisian-Neilson
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 75275, pwisian@mail.smu.edu
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Abstract

Poly (methylphenylphosphazene) (PMPP) is an example of a unique class of inorganic polymers with alternating – (P=N)– backbones. Chemical modification of bulk PMPP can result in changes of physical properties such as chemical resistance, onset temperature of thermal degradation, elasticity, and flexibility. Surface modification of PMPP allows tailoring of the chemical properties at the polymer interface while maintaining the integrity of the bulk polymer. In this research, PMPP thin films were treated to form carboxylate or carboxylic acid groups at the surface. Surface modification was monitored by following changes in contact angle. The hydrophobic/hydrophilic interactions of carboxylated PMPP surfaces allow for mesoscale interactions of thin polymer films.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 629: Symposium FF – Interfaces, Adhesion and Processing in Polymer Systems , 2000 , FF9.5
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2000

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