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Surface features and patterning in hydrolytic functionalization of polyurethane films

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Polyurethane (PU) has been extensively used in multiple technologically critical applications because of its favorable physicochemical characteristics. The aim of this study is the development of patterned PU films by adopting an alkaline hydrolysis approach. This process generates amine functionality and microdomains on the PU surface. The surface functionality is investigated using various characterization techniques, such as amine content, contact angle, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The inherent mechanical strength of PU films diminishes significantly with the hydrolysis time. The hydrophilicity on the surface is observed in terms of a decrease in the contact angle with respect to the pristine PU. The hydrolysis leads to a significant alteration in the surface morphology. The alkaline hydrolysis creates the valley and trough pattern on the surface of the PU matrix, which is confirmed using SEM and 3D profilometer.

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Somani, M., Mukhopadhyay, S. & Gupta, B. Surface features and patterning in hydrolytic functionalization of polyurethane films. Polym. Bull. 79, 2305–2319 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-021-03601-4

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