Linker-Free Grafting of Fluorinated Polymeric Cross-Linked Network Bilayers for Durable Reduction of Ice Adhesion

TitleLinker-Free Grafting of Fluorinated Polymeric Cross-Linked Network Bilayers for Durable Reduction of Ice Adhesion
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsSojoudi H., McKinley G.H, Gleason K.K
JournalMaterials Horizons
Volume2
Issue1
Pagination91-99
Abstract

Thin films of bilayer poly(divinyl benzene) p(DVB)/poly(perfluorodecylacrylate) (p-PFDA) are synthesized via iCVD on steel and silicon substrates. Nanomechanical measurements reveal that the elastic modulus and hardness of the films are enhanced through the bilayer structure and that the adhesion of the films to the substrate is improved via in situ grafting mechanism. The strength of ice adhesion to the treated surfaces is reduced more than six-fold when the substrates are coated with these bilayer polymer networks.

DOI10.1039/C4MH00162A

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