研究目的
To investigate the use of a nematic liquid crystalline solvent (5CB) to control the orientation and morphology of nano-phase separated structures in smectic-nematic (S-N) liquid crystalline block copolymer thin films.
研究成果
The introduction of 5CB LC solvent into S-N block copolymer thin films effectively changes the orientation of nano-structures from parallel to perpendicular, offering a method to control morphological patterning in block copolymer thin films.
研究不足
The study focuses on specific S-N block copolymers and 5CB LC solvent, limiting generalizability to other systems. The thickness of the films and the specific conditions for annealing may also limit applicability.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study utilized surface activity and selective solvation of 5CB to alter LC anchoring and orientation in S-N LC block copolymer thin films.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Two monodisperse S-N block copolymers, S26N36 and S12N43, were used.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Instruments included a PerkinElmer DSC-8000, synchrotron X-ray beam line BL16B1, JEOL 2100 TEM, and a Multimode NanoscopeIIIa AFM.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Thin films were prepared by casting chloroform solutions on silicon wafers, followed by slow evaporation and thermal annealing.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using SAXS, GI-SAXS, GI-WAXD, TEM, and AFM.
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