What Properties Can Be Tailored in Polymer Layers?
The properties of polymer layers can be precisely tailored to meet specific requirements:
1. Thickness: By controlling deposition parameters, the thickness of polymer layers can be adjusted from a few nanometers to several micrometers. 2. Surface Chemistry: Functional groups can be introduced to the polymer surface to modify its chemical reactivity, hydrophilicity, and biocompatibility. 3. Mechanical Properties: By selecting different polymers or blending them, the mechanical strength, flexibility, and toughness of the layers can be customized. 4. Permeability: The permeability to gases, liquids, and ions can be controlled by adjusting the polymer composition and structure.
