| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5362165 | Applied Surface Science | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Highly hydrophobic surfaces of silicone-urea copolymers were transformed into hydrophilic ones upon UV/ozone treatment. ⺠The extent of surface modification was strongly dependent on the sample preparation method, surface topography and the exposure time. ⺠The physical and chemical changes at the copolymer surfaces were analyzed by spectroscopic (XPS, ATR-FTIR), microscopic (SEM) techniques and static water contact angle measurements. ⺠UV/ozone process is a very simple and facile method to transform hydrophobic silicone-rich surfaces into fairly hydrophilic ones under mild conditions.
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Authors
Emel Yilgor, Orkun Kaymakci, Mehmet Isik, Sevilay Bilgin, Iskender Yilgor,