Influence of Cross-Link Density on the Thermal Properties of Thin Polymer Network Films
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The properties of thin polymer films are known to be different than the properties of bulk polymers. Both dewetting studies1,2 and temperature-dependent thickness measurements3 showed that thin polystyrene films can exhibit polymer mobility even at temperatures well below that of the bulk-polymer glass transition (Tg). Subsequent work by a wide range of groups has shown that the thermal properties in thin polymer films can be different than those of the bulk and will depend on the polymer/substrate interactions.4-20 With favorable polymer/substrate interactions, Tg can increase and the coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) can decrease.4-11 For weak polymer/ substrate interactions, Tg can decrease and CTE can increase.4,5,8,10,12,13 For free-standing films, Tg decreases dramatically.14 Most of the work to date probing the thermal properties of ultrathin polymer films has focused on low-polydispersity thermoplastic polymers [predominantly polystyrene-based polymers and poly(methyl methacrylate)]. However, one class of polymer films that has not been as thoroughly studied is cross-linked polymers. The interfacial properties of cross-linked polymers are important in technical applications such as fiber-reinforced composites, nanocomposites, artificial tissue scaffolds, electronics packaging, antireflective coatings, and general adhesive applications. In this work, we use X-ray reflectivity to probe the thermal properties of thin cross-linked polymer films adhered to silicon wafers. Networks with two different cross-link densities were used. The network was composed of an epoxy monomer cross-linked by a diamine hardener (see Figure 1). The cross-link density of the network was varied by adjusting the length, n, of the propylene glycol spacer in the diamine hardener.
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