Polymer Interfaces and Thin Films Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings

Polymer interfaces are critical for many technological and industrial applications in thin films including microelectronics, packaging, automotive coatings and sensors, or in bulk systems such as adhesives or polymer blends. The structure and architecture of interfaces in thin films and bulk polymeric systems can be exceedingly complex. In thin films, the technological drive to diminish film thickness while simultaneously enhancing homogeneity, stability and adhesion, is a demanding challenge driving research in newer areas of nanofilled and controlled nanostructured and nanopatterned materials. Tailoring surface and interfacial properties is equally important for new developments in the traditional fields of bulk polymer blends, adhesion and wetting. Since empirical approaches can be time-consuming and costly, there is a need to develop a fundamental understanding of interfacial phenomena based on an interplay between experiment, theory, modeling and simulations with the ultimate goal of establishing structure-property relationships with quantitative predictive capabilities. The volume brings together an international group of experts to discuss the current status of these challenges.Frank, C. W. is the author of 'Polymer Interfaces and Thin Films Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings' with ISBN 9781558996465 and ISBN 155899646X.