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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of thin film adhesion is critical for understanding material behavior and performance.
  • Existing methods for determining adhesion energy can be complex or require specialized equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify challenges in preparing blister test devices for brittle thin films.
  • To propose simple, implementable solutions for fabricating these devices.
  • To provide a reliable method for measuring the energy release rate of thin films.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a blister test device using polystyrene thin films and glass substrates.
  • Utilizing an air-water interface for precise thin film placement.
  • Incorporating a microchannel for controlled air evacuation and pressure application.
  • Quantifying blister dimensions (height and radius) to calculate adhesion energy.

Main Results:

  • A step-by-step guide for fabricating blister test devices was successfully developed.
  • The adhesion energy per unit area for polystyrene on glass was measured as G = 18±2 mJ/m^2.
  • Results showed good agreement with independent cleavage test measurements (G = 14±2 mJ/m^2).

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method provides an accessible and effective approach for preparing blister test devices.
  • The technique enables accurate quantification of adhesion energy for brittle thin films.
  • This work contributes a valuable tool for researchers in thin film science and engineering.