Invented around the time of World War II, copolymers
have been used for decades due to their macroscopic
properties, such as their ability to be molded
without vulcanization, and the fact that they can be
recycled. In recent years, block copolymers have been
used for lithography, as scaffolds for nano-objects,
to create a magnetic hard drive, as well as in
photonic and photovoltaic applications.
The research presented in this book deals with
various aspects of block copolymers on the nanoscale:
their behavior at a range of temperatures, their use
as scaffolds, or for creation of chemically striped
surfaces, as well as the behavior of metals on block
copolymers under the influence of UV light, and the
healing behavior of copolymers. The techniques used
in creating and analyzing the samples are discussed
in detail.
have been used for decades due to their macroscopic
properties, such as their ability to be molded
without vulcanization, and the fact that they can be
recycled. In recent years, block copolymers have been
used for lithography, as scaffolds for nano-objects,
to create a magnetic hard drive, as well as in
photonic and photovoltaic applications.
The research presented in this book deals with
various aspects of block copolymers on the nanoscale:
their behavior at a range of temperatures, their use
as scaffolds, or for creation of chemically striped
surfaces, as well as the behavior of metals on block
copolymers under the influence of UV light, and the
healing behavior of copolymers. The techniques used
in creating and analyzing the samples are discussed
in detail.