Mapping the surface heterogeneity of a polymer blend: an adhesion-force-distribution study using the Atomic Force Microscope

P. Eaton; P. Graham; James Smith; John D. Smart; Tom Nevell; John Tsibouklis

doi:10.1021/la000159p

Mapping the surface heterogeneity of a polymer blend: an adhesion-force-distribution study using the Atomic Force Microscope

P. Eaton, P. Graham, James Smith, John D. Smart, Tom Nevell, John Tsibouklis

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Abstract

Adhesion force mapping using atomic force microscopy has been used to investigate a phase-separated blend of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and poly(dodecyl methacrylate) (PDDMA). Comparison of the results from the blend with those from the pure constituent polymers showed that force mapping could identify PMMA- and PDDMA-rich areas in the blend. The adhesion maps produced were deconvoluted from sample topography and contrasted with data obtained from contact angle goniometry.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	7887-7890
Number of pages	4
Journal	Langmuir
Volume	16
Issue number	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/la000159p
Publication status	Published - 2000

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