Laminated Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Foil by Pulsed Laser Deposition

0571101 - ÚJF 2024 RIV CH eng J - Journal Article
Cutroneo, Mariapompea - Torrisi, L. - Silipigni, L. - Havránek, Vladimír - Macková, Anna - Malinský, Petr - Mikšová, Romana - Malý, J. - Stofik, M. - Aubrecht, P. - Fajstavr, D. - Slepička, P.
Laminated Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Foil by Pulsed Laser Deposition.
Coatings. Roč. 13, č. 3 (2023), č. článku 596. E-ISSN 2079-6412
R&D Projects: GA ČR(CZ) GA22-10536S; GA MŠMT EF16_013/0001812
Institutional support: RVO:61389005
Keywords : pulsed laser deposition * cyclic olefin copolymer * optical spectroscopy * SEM-EDX * AFM * recycling
OECD category: Materials engineering
Impact factor: 3.4, year: 2022
Method of publishing: Open access
https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13030596

A cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) is a thermoplastic polymer endowed with glass-like optical transparency, unique biocompatibility, low autofluorescence, good chemical stability, and excellent water vapor barriers. COC is a promising new material for optics, medical devices, nanotechnology, and microelectronics. The applicability of the COC depends on its modification through different techniques from plasma treatment to lithography. Presently, pulsed laser deposition (PLD) is employed to deposit an aluminum thin film on selected areas of the COC surface. The study of the wettability, morphology, composition, and optical characteristics of both pristine and modified COC has been evaluated by scanning electron and atomic force microscopies, the sessile drop method, and UV/ViS optical spectroscopy. The prospective recycling of the COC deposited by PLD is proposed.
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