Electroless Copper Deposition on PET Sheets

2013 ◽  
Vol 802 ◽  
pp. 262-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katesara Phasuksom ◽  
Walaiporn Prissanaroon-Ouajai ◽  
Narelle Brack ◽  
Paul Pigram
Keyword(s):  
Electroless Deposition ◽  
Chemical Change ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Copper Surface ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Copper Deposition ◽  
Xps Analysis ◽  
Contact Printing ◽  
Flexible Sensors ◽  
Printing Technique

This paper describes metallization of PET surface by Sn-free electroless deposition (ELD) of thin copper layer. Prior to introduction to ELD process, the PET surface was plasma-pretreated in argon atmosphere. ELD is a multi-step process involving silanization with TMS, activation with PdCl2 and copper deposition. Contact angle measurement and XPS analysis were carried out at each stage in order to confirm the chemical change of the PET surface after modification. XPS analysis revealed that the copper surface consisted mainly of Cu2O, combined with Cu0, making Cu-coated PET sheet suitable for the use as substrate for electropolymerization of pyrrole. This study offers an alternative to preparing flexible sensors. This process could be further applied to micro-contact printing technique to fabricate flexible patterned electrodes.

Photochemical modification of polytetrafluoroethylene into oleophilic property using an ArF excimer laser

1992 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 1912-1916 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Okoshi ◽  
M. Murahara ◽  
K. Toyoda
Keyword(s):  
Excimer Laser ◽  
Polymer Surface ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Photochemical Reactions ◽  
Xps Analysis ◽  
Spectrum Measurement ◽  
Arf Excimer Laser ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Photochemical Modification

Photochemical modification of the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) with incorporation of the CH3 radical released from the B(CH3)3 molecule excited by an ArF excimer laser has been demonstrated. The incorporation of CH3 radicals and the depletion of fluorine atoms of the polymer surface were studied by XPS analysis and infrared ATR spectrum measurement. In these photochemical reactions, the photoirradiated surface changed into oleophilic. The properties were studied by contact angle measurement. The stability of the oleophilic surface was examined at the elevated temperature of 200 °C for 6 h in O2 or N2 ambient and also by immersing in alkaline or acid water solutions.

Effect of Divalent Cations in Langmuir-Blodgett Films on the Protection of Copper against Corrosion

2007 ◽  
Vol 537-538 ◽  
pp. 9-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Al-Taher ◽  
J. Telegdi ◽  
Erika Kálmán
Keyword(s):  
Hydroxamic Acid ◽  
Divalent Cations ◽  
Electrochemical Techniques ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Copper Surface ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Copper Corrosion ◽  
Corrosive Media ◽  
Langmuir Blodgett ◽  
Langmuir Blodgett Films

Langmuir-Blodgett films (LB) of hydroxamic amphiphiles were used as coating barriers on metal surface against corrosion. Two long-chain hydroxamic acids [CH3(CH2)16CONHOH] monolayers in the presence of some divalent cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, and Cu2+) have been studied at different pH of the subphase. The monolayer was characterized by surface pressure-area isotherms and visualized by Brewster angle microscope (BAM). Compact Langmuir layers were deposited on copper surface, where the modified surfaces were characterized by contact angle measurement as well as by electrochemical techniques. The morphology of LB coated copper surface was visualized by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The coated copper surfaces were tested in corrosive media at acidic and neutral pH. The results show that the multi-molecular LB films of hydroxamic acid salts form good barriers against copper corrosion. The comparison of these results with copper coated by LB layers without divalent cations shows that the presence of divalent cations in the subphase increases the copper corrosion inhibition. The octadecanoyl hydroxamic acid (C18N) results in better and more stable monolayer with cations in the subphase.

Copper to Copper Direct Bonding Assisted by Self-Assembled Monolayer

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. F. Lim ◽  
X. F. Ang ◽  
J. Wei ◽  
C. M. Ng ◽  
C. S. Tan
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Bonding Temperature ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Copper Surface ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Self Assembled Monolayer ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Water Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Self Assembled

In this article, a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) is applied onto the copper surface in an attempt to lower the required bonding temperature. Alkane-thiol with 6-carbon chain length is used and tested for bonding experiment. The adsorption of SAM is confirmed by the sharp rise of the water contact angle measurement and the reduced in the surface roughness. Next, the desorption of SAM is done at a high temperature anneal (<300°C) in an inert ambient and its properties are characterized by the water contact angle measurement and XPS. It is found that the water contact angle measurement decreases sharply close back to the contact angle of the pure blanket copper surface after annealing of SAM. The XPS results also show the ability of SAM in protecting Copper surface from oxidation. Finally, shear test is performed on Cu-Cu structures bonded at low temperature (250°C) in order to verify the SAM behavior in protecting the copper surface from oxidation and enhancement for bonding. The wafer pairs with and without SAM are intentionally exposed in clean room environment for few days. The bonded pieces are diced and subject to shear stress and results show that with SAM protection, shear strength is improved due to the enhancement in grain growth as a result of cleaner surface.

A Facile Method of Surface Modification Based on the Adhesive Behavior of Poly(dopamine) on Copper

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 2155-2158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Chen ◽  
Hai Ying Zhu ◽  
Yan Hua Lei ◽  
Wei Wei Sun ◽  
Yun Ping Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Polymer Film ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Copper Surface ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Aqueous Environment ◽  
Buffer Solution ◽  
Immersion Method

A 3, 4-dihydroxyphenethylamine (dopamine) polymer film has been prepared on copper surface from 2.0g/L dopamine solution in tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride (Tris-HCl) buffer solution at pH 8.5 by a simple solution-immersion method. The dopamine self-polymerized and adhered to the copper surface firmly in aqueous environment. The film surface was evaluated through SEM, EDS, XPS and contact angle measurement. The results have shown that the film was indeed formed on copper surface. And this research offers a versatile approach for the surface modification.

scholarly journals Superhydrophobic functionalized cellulosic paper by copper hydroxide nanorods for oils purification

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed S. Belal ◽  
Jehan El Nady ◽  
Azza Shokry ◽  
Shaker Ebrahim ◽  
Moataz Soliman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Filter Paper ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Copper Hydroxide ◽  
Immersion Method ◽  
Water Contact

AbstractOily water contamination has been sighted as one of the most global environmental pollution. Herein, copper hydroxide nanorods layer was constructed onto cellulosic filter paper surface cured with polydopamine, Ag nanoparticles, and Cu NPs through immersion method. This work has been aimed to produce a superhydrophobic and superoleophilic cellulosic filter paper. The structure, crystalline, and morphological properties of these modified cellulosic filter paper were investigated. Scanning electron microscope images confirmed that the modified surface was rougher compared with the pristine surface. The contact angle measurement confirmed the hydrophobic nature of these modified surfaces with a water contact angle of 169.7°. The absorption capacity was 8.2 g/g for diesel oil and the separation efficiency was higher than 99%. It was noted that the flux in the case of low viscosity solvent as n-hexane was 9663.5 Lm−2 h−1, while for the viscous oil as diesel was 1452.7 Lm−2 h−1.

Preparation and the Blood Compatibility of Titanium Oxide Nanorod Arrays

2011 ◽  
Vol 306-307 ◽  
pp. 25-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Luo ◽  
Zhan Yun Huang ◽  
Di Hu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Titanium Oxide ◽  
Tin Oxide ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Blood Compatibility ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Nanorod Arrays ◽  
Wetting Properties

In this work, titanium oxide nanorod arrays were fabricated by using the hydrothermal method on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) coated glass. The diameter of the nanorods could be controlled from 150 nm to 30 nm by changing the growth parameters. The surface morphology and the structure of the samples were characterized by SEM and XRD. The wetting properties were identified by contact angle measurement. Platelet attachment was investigated to evaluate the blood compatibility of the samples with different nanoscale topographies. Results show that the nanotopographical surfaces perform outstanding blood compatibility, and the adhering platelet decreased with the increasing diameter of the nanorods.

Tailoring the in vitro characteristics of poly(vinyl alcohol)-nanohydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 771-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tejinder Kaur ◽  
Arunachalam Thirugnanam ◽  
Krishna Pramanik
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Apatite Formation ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Alizarin Red ◽  
Casting Technique

Abstract Poly(vinyl alcohol) reinforced with nanohydroxyapatite (PVA-nHA) composite scaffolds were developed by varying the nHA (1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5%, w/v) composition in the PVA matrix by solvent casting technique. The developed composite scaffolds were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, and contact angle measurement. The stability of the composite scaffolds in physiological environment was evaluated by swelling and degradation studies. Further, these composite scaffolds were tested for in vitro bioactivity, hemolysis, biocompatibility, and mechanical strength. SEM micrographs showed a homogenous distribution of nHA (3%, w/v) in the PVA matrix. XRD and ATR-FTIR analysis confirmed no phase contamination and the existence of the chemical bond between PVA-nHA at approximately 2474 cm-1. PVA-nHA composite scaffolds with 3% (w/v) concentration of nHA showed nominal swelling and degradation behavior with good mechanical strength. The mechanical strength and degradation properties of the scaffold above 3% (w/v) of nHA was found to deteriorate, which is due to the agglomeration of nHA. The in vitro bioactivity and hemolysis studies showed improved apatite formation and hemocompatibility of the developed scaffolds. In vitro cell adhesion, proliferation, alkaline phosphatase activity, and Alizarin red S staining confirmed the biocompatibility of the composite scaffolds.

Plasma Pre-Treatment of Polyethylene Terephthalate Substrate Influence on the Properties of ZnO Thin Film

2014 ◽  
Vol 895 ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Seiw Yen Tho ◽  
Kamarulazizi Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Polyethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Zno Thin Films ◽  
Zno Thin Film ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Pet Substrate

In this work, the influences of plasma pre-treatment on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate to the properties of ZnO thin film have been carried out. ZnO thin films were successfully grown on PET substrate by spin coating method. In order to study the effects of plasma pre-treatment, a comparison of treated and untreated condition was employed. Water contact angle measurement had been carried out for PET wettability study prior to ZnO thin film coating. Morphology study of ZnO thin film was performed by scanning probe microscope (SPM). Besides, optical study of the ZnO thin film was done by using UV-vis spectrophotometer. All the measured results show that plasma pre-treatment of PET substrate plays an important role in enhancing the wettability of PET and optical properties of the ZnO thin films. In conclusion, pre-treatment of PET surface is essential to produce higher quality ZnO thin film on this particular substrate in which would pave the way for the integration of future devices.

Measurement of wheel-terrain contact angle for WMRs on rough terrain using laser scanning sensor

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 798-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
He Xu ◽  
Yan Xu ◽  
Peiyuan Wang ◽  
Hongpeng Yu ◽  
Ozoemena Anthony Ani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Rough Terrain ◽  
Wheeled Mobile Robots ◽  
Wheel Slip ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Terrain Model ◽  
Measurement Approach

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore a novel measurement approach for wheel-terrain contact angle using laser scanning sensors based on near-terrain perception. Laser scanning sensors have rarely been applied to the measurement of wheel-terrain contact angle for wheeled mobile robots (WMRs) in previous studies; however, it is an effective way to measure wheel-terrain contact angle directly with the advantages of simple, fast and high accuracy. Design/methodology/approach First, kinematics model for a WMR moving on rough terrain was developed, taking into consideration wheel slip and wheel-terrain contact angle. Second, the measurement principles of wheel-terrain contact angle using laser scanning sensors was presented, including “rigid wheel - rigid terrain” model and “rigid wheel - deformable terrain” model. Findings In the proposed approach, the measurement of wheel-terrain contact angle using laser scanning sensors was successfully demonstrated. The rationality of the approach was verified by experiments on rigid and sandy terrains with satisfactory results. Originality/value This paper proposes a novel, fast and effective wheel-terrain contact angle measurement approach for WMRs moving on both rigid and deformable terrains, using laser scanning sensors.

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