Tailoring the surface topography and wetting properties of oxygen-plasma treated polydimethylsiloxane

Authors :: Tserepi, Angeliki
Gogolides, Evangelos
Tsougeni, Katerina
Constantoudis, Vassilios
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. Dec 1, 2005, Vol. 98 Issue 11, p113502-1, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: The issue of controlled modification of the surface topography of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) when subjected to oxygen-based plasma treatments is addressed. The resulting enhanced surface area is investigated as a means of controlling the surface wetting properties.

Subjects :: Wetting -- Analysis
Dimethylpolysiloxane -- Atomic properties
Oxygen -- Atomic properties
Physics

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