Towards tailored topography: Facile preparation of surface-wrinkled gradient poly(dimethyl siloxane) with continuously changing wavelength

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Contributors

  • Kai Uwe Claussen - , University of Bayreuth (Author)
  • Moritz Tebbe - , University of Bayreuth (Author)
  • Reiner Giesa - , University of Bayreuth (Author)
  • Alexandra Schweikart - , University of Bayreuth (Author)
  • Andreas Fery - , University of Bayreuth (Author)
  • Hans Werner Schmidt - , University of Bayreuth (Author)

Abstract

Poly(dimethyl siloxane) with a compositional gradient was fabricated via a precision syringe pump setup. Stretching of the substrate and subsequent oxygen plasma oxidation resulted in a continuously changing wrinkle wavelength on the surface upon relaxation. This approach is a powerful tool for designing gradient surfaces with tailored topography.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10185-10188
Number of pages4
JournalRSC advances
Volume2
Issue number27
Publication statusPublished - 7 Nov 2012
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes