Enhanced barrier performance of SiOx-modified polymer substrates: Some morphological considerations

Bo Chy Wang; Y. Tropsha; D. B. Montgomery; E. A. Vogler; R. J. Spontak

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Enhanced barrier performance of SiO_x-modified polymer substrates: Some morphological considerations

Bo Chy Wang, Y. Tropsha, D. B. Montgomery, E. A. Vogler, R. J. Spontak

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The morphological features of thin SiO_x films deposited on polystyrene and polycarbonate substrates were studied using atomic force microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Preliminary evidence for additional morphology/permeability relationships was provided. The permeance of SiO_x-coated polymers depended strongly on both the film roughness and thickness, decreasing with a reduction in roughness or an increase in thickness. To a lesser extent, the barrier performance also depended on the deposition power level, suggesting that an optimal power level may exist.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	311-315
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Materials Science Letters
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006687324051
State	Published - 1999

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