Phase separated structures in tethered dPS–PMMA copolymer films revealed using X-ray scattering with a novel contrast enhancement agent

O'Driscoll, B. M. D., Newby, G. E. and Hamley, I. W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4549-0926 (2011) Phase separated structures in tethered dPS–PMMA copolymer films revealed using X-ray scattering with a novel contrast enhancement agent. Polymer Chemistry, 2 (3). pp. 619-624. ISSN 1759-9954 doi: 10.1039/C0PY00289E

Abstract/Summary

Tethered deuterated polystyrene-block-polymethyl methacrylate films have been examined by X-ray scattering both in their native state and following treatment with ruthenium tetroxide. The use of the stain, while increasing the thickness of the films, does not significantly alter the lateral structure or periodicity of the films and provides contrast between the two blocks. Both the periodicity of the films and the structure normal to the surface have been identified following staining. Experiments were also performed on films treated by a solvent exchange process, and the effects of staining on these films are discussed.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/19210
Identification Number/DOI	10.1039/C0PY00289E
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Chemistry
Publisher	Royal Society of Chemistry
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