Physico-chemical characterization of the effect of excimer laser irradiation on PMMA thin films

S. Beauvois*, D. Renaut, R. Lazzaroni, L. D. Laude, Jean-Luc Bredas

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Abstract

We study the cross-linking process taking place in poly(methylmethacrylate) upon irradiation at 248 nm with an excimer laser. The physical and chemical properties of the irradiated polymer are traced with FTIR spectroscopy, UV - visible spectrophotometry, and differential scanning calorimetry. In particular, the evolution of the glass transition temperature is examined as a function of the total energy deposited on the polymer surface. It appears that there occurs a competition between a cross-linking reaction and a photodegradation reaction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)218-221
Number of pages4
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume109-110
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1997

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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