研究目的
Fabrication of stable and functional patterns on the surface of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for flexible electronic applications, overcoming its inertness and high hydrophobicity.
研究成果
The study successfully fabricates robust conductive micropatterns on PTFE and other polymeric substrates using selective UV-induced graft copolymerization of DMA, followed by electroless metal deposition. The patterns exhibit excellent adhesion, stability, and conductivity, making them suitable for flexible electronics. DFT calculations support the mechanism of low grafting energy barriers. The method is versatile and can be extended to various substrates.
研究不足
The method relies on plasma pretreatment and UV irradiation, which may not be scalable for large-area applications. The stability and adhesion under extreme conditions beyond tested alkaline solutions are not fully explored. The approach is primarily demonstrated on polymeric substrates, and applicability to other materials may be limited.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study uses selective UV-induced graft copolymerization on plasma-treated PTFE to create functional micropatterns. Theoretical models include density functional theory (DFT) calculations to understand energy barriers.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
PTFE films (
3:1 mm), polypropylene (PP) (01 mm), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and other polymeric substrates are used. Dopamine methacrylamide (DMA) is synthesized and used as the monomer. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes plasma apparatus (PMT100A), UV illumination system with high-pressure mercury lamp, SEM, AFM, XPS, IR spectrometer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, contact angle measurer, ESR spectrometer, and DFT calculation software (Materials Studio). Materials include DMA, AgNO3, Cu for electroless deposition, and various chemicals from suppliers like Aladdin and Sinopharm.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
PTFE is plasma-treated to form radicals, coated with DMA solution, covered with a photomask, and UV-irradiated to graft copolymerize. Patterns are characterized, and metal deposition is done via electroless plating.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data is analyzed using SEM for morphology, XPS and IR for composition, UV-Vis for spectroscopy, contact angle for hydrophilicity, and DFT for energy calculations.
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SEM
FEI Quanta 200
FEI
Used for scanning electron microscopy to characterize surface morphology.
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XPS
AXIS ULTRA
Kratos Analytical Ltd.
Used for X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to analyze surface composition.
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IR Spectrometer
Vetex 70 V
Brucker
Used for ATR-FTIR spectroscopy to identify chemical groups.
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UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
U-3900/3900H
Hitachi
Used for UV-visible spectroscopy to measure absorbance and radical concentration.
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ESR Spectrometer
E500-9.5/12
Bruker
Used for electron spin resonance spectroscopy to detect radicals.
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NMR Spectrometer
Bruker AV600
Bruker
Used for 1H NMR and 13C NMR measurements.
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FE-SEM
SU 8020
Hitachi
Used for field emission scanning electron microscopy.
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Plasma Apparatus
PMT100A
Shenzhen OKSUN Co., LTD
Used for plasma treatment of PTFE films to form radicals on the surface.
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UV Illumination System
High-pressure mercury lamp
Used for UV irradiation to initiate graft copolymerization.
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AFM
Dimension Icon
Brucker Nano, Inc.
Used for atomic force microscopy to measure surface roughness and thickness.
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Contact Angle Measurer
OCA 20
Dataphysics
Used to measure surface contact angles.
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Confocal Microscope
ECLIPSE LV100
Nikon
Used for 3D morphology observation.
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X-Ray Diffractometer
D/Max2550VB+/PC
Rigulcu Co.
Used for automatic X-ray diffraction analysis.
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Water Purification System
Milli-Q Advantage A10
Millipore
Used to supply ultrapure water.
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