| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9812322 | Thin Solid Films | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
An optimum water-to-alkoxide molar ratio of 10 and hydrolysis water at pHÂ =Â 2 were found. Such conditions led to relatively dense films (>Â 90%), resulting in bonds with a fracture energy of 3.5 J/m2, significantly higher than those obtained using classical hydrophilic bonding (typically 1.5-2.5 J/m2). Ageing of the coating solution was found to decrease the bond strength.
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Authors
C.J. Barbé, D.J. Cassidy, G. Triani, B.A. Latella, D.R.G. Mitchell, K.S. Finnie, J.R. Bartlett, J.L. Woolfrey, G.A. Collins,