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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Polymer thin films are vital for nanolithography and coatings.
  • Understanding solvent-polymer interactions is crucial for optimizing film properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate solvent-polymer interactions in glassy thin films.
  • Characterize solvent-induced glass transition, swelling, and aging.
  • Identify distinct solvent-polymer interaction regimes.

Main Methods:

  • Solvent absorption-desorption isotherms.
  • Isothermal swelling measurements.
  • Excess osmotic pressure analysis.

Main Results:

  • Observed an analogy to the Flory-Fox equation for solvent-induced transitions.
  • Glass transition trends were more robust during absorption than desorption.
  • Identified four distinct solvent-polymer interaction regimes based on isotherms.
  • Free-surface plasticization effects were prominent below 100 nm.

Conclusions:

  • Solvent annealing is dependent on solvent mass transport and viscosity.
  • Results inform the design of materials for self-assembly, separations, and responsive applications.
  • Identified isotherms provide a framework for predicting film behavior.