Polymer Thin films

[mikezyoung]

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on creating thin films of polymer without using spin coating?

Many thanks

Mike Young

 

[CoryPad]

What is your definition of thin?

The blown film process works well.

Regards,

Cory

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[mikezyoung]

Sorry, I was very vague.

When i mean thin films I am talking about films that are less than 50 microns thick. The thinner the better!

Many thanks

Mike Young

 

[Demon3]

As CoryPad mentioned you can blow films but you need a decent quantity of polymer for that (i.e. kilos at the very least). You can also cast films from a solution of the polymer in a solvent. In addition you can buy films of many common polymers. If you want a nylon film you can make it be interfacial reaction of the two monomer solutions (i.e. "nylon rope trick").


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[patprimmer]

Just to stress how vague your question is, try a paint brush or spray gun.

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