Abstract
The aim of this thesis was the synthesis of PAAm brushes with varied polymerization time, grafting density and cross-linking density. Hence, the polymerizations of pure, mixed and patterned initiator SAMs on gold surfaces were carried out in an aqueous AAm solution (with a cross-linker in the feed) at ambient temperature (~23°C) via SI-ATRP. These polymer brushes were investigated using ellipsometry, contact angle measurements and FTIR spectroscopy. Later on the surface morphology, thickness and wettability was determined by AFM measurements.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2017 Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Lilge, I. (2017). Discussion, Conclusions and Outlook. In: Polymer Brush Films with Varied Grafting and Cross-Linking Density via SI-ATRP. BestMasters. Springer Spektrum, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-19595-3_6
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-19595-3_6
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer Spektrum, Wiesbaden
Print ISBN: 978-3-658-19594-6
Online ISBN: 978-3-658-19595-3
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials ScienceChemistry and Material Science (R0)