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Understanding the Diffusion of Polymers Confined Between Interfaces

Understanding the Diffusion of Polymers Confined Between Interfaces. Christopher J. Ellison, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin.

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Understanding the Diffusion of Polymers Confined Between Interfaces

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  1. Understanding the Diffusion of Polymers Confined Between Interfaces Christopher J. Ellison, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin Whole chain polymer mobility at and near interfaces has significant implications in the fabrication of microelectronics using polymeric photoresists and in polymeric surfactants used in flooding for tertiary oil-recovery. While many studies focus on diffusion perpendicular to a substrate, little is known about in-plane diffusion which we aim to study here. Using covalently labeled fluorescent polymers and fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) we are able to directly measure the diffusion of polymers parallel to the substrate in thin films. This technique allows us to control the film thickness, temperature, molecular weight, surface energy and substrate interactions independently. PiBMA-NBD Before After

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