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Amine-containing block copolymers: long-term adhesion promoters and corrosion resistant coatings

Conference ·
OSTI ID:273729

Arylamine-containing diblock copolymers were prepared via ring- opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) to afford well-defined phase- separated materials. Alteration of the functionaity in a block, as well as the size of the blocks, allowed for the synthesis of self- assembled monolayers on a copper surface. The arylamine-containing block exhibited a strong binding affinity for the copper surface as seen by neutron reflectivity experiments. In addition, neutron reflectivity data verifies the self-assembly of block copolymer monolayers normal to the copper surface. Block copolymers prepared in this manner allow for the preparation of a wide range of adhesives and corrosion resistant materials. The use of ring-opening metathesis polymerization is important because it permits the synthesis of a variety of functionalized block copolymers.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States); National Consortium of Mfg. Sciences (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
273729
Report Number(s):
SAND--96-1357C; CONF-960807--5; ON: DE96011826
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English