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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Physics
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Dewetting of thin films is crucial in various applications.
  • Understanding the influence of multilayer structures on dewetting is essential.
  • Polystyrene (PS) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) are common polymers with distinct properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how the thickness of a high-viscosity middle layer affects the dewetting velocity of a low-viscosity top film.
  • To analyze the complex, non-monotonic behavior observed in dewetting dynamics.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms behind dewetting acceleration in multilayer systems.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental investigation of thin film dewetting.
  • Fabrication of a polymer double layer (PS on PMMA).
  • Variable thickness control of the middle PMMA layer (h(M)) and underlayer (h(L)).

Main Results:

  • Observed complex non-monotonic dependence of dewetting velocity on middle layer thickness (h(M)).
  • Identified an acceleration of dewetting at intermediate h(M) ranges.
  • Correlated this acceleration with the interplay between middle layer deformation and contact angle variation.

Conclusions:

  • The dewetting process is significantly influenced by the elastic deformation of the middle layer.
  • Energy dissipation through trench formation initially slows dewetting but becomes less significant with increased h(M).
  • Increased contact angle due to deformation enhances capillary forces, driving faster dewetting.