Atomic force microscopy and Fourier transform infra-red studies of the influence of a highly oriented poly(tetrafluoroethylene) substrate on poly(ethylene terephthalate) overlayers

被引:7
作者
Hayes, NW [1 ]
Beamson, G [1 ]
Clark, DT [1 ]
Clarke, DT [1 ]
Law, DSL [1 ]
机构
[1] DARESBURY LAB,BIOL SPECT & IMAGING GRP,WARRINGTON WA4 4AD,CHESHIRE,ENGLAND
基金
英国工程与自然科学研究理事会;
关键词
atomic force microscopy; ir spectroscopy; PET films;
D O I
10.1016/0032-3861(96)82925-9
中图分类号
O63 [高分子化学(高聚物)];
学科分类号
070305 ; 080501 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FT i.r.) were used to investigate the nature of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films formed on the surface of a highly oriented poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) substrate mechanically deposited on silicon wafers. PTFE films have been previously shown to be highly effective substrates for the growth of oriented overlayers; such materials often have unique properties. In this study we report FT i.r. observations of an increase in crystallinity of a PET film formed on such an oriented substrate when compared to a film formed on the untreated silicon wafer. AFM imaging is used to show the deeply contrasting surface of the PET film formed on each substrate.
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页码:523 / 526
页数:4
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