Oxygen plasma induced hydrophilicity of Parylene-C thin films
Author(s)
Trantidou, T
Prodromakis, T
Toumazou, C
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
This paper investigates the surface modification of Parylene-C thin films under various oxygen plasma treatment conditions, such as power intensity (50:400 W) and exposure time (1:20 min). The extent of hydrophilicity was investigated through contact angle measurements, and correlations between treatment parameters, film thickness, restoration of hydrophobicity and etching rates were experimentally established. We also demonstrate the selective modification of Parylene-C films, facilitating distinct hydrophilic and hydrophobic areas with μm-resolution that can be exploited in self-alignment applications.
Date Issued
2012-07-22
Date Acceptance
2012-06-02
Citation
Applied Surface Science, 2012, 261, pp.43-51
ISSN
1873-5584
Publisher
Elsevier
Start Page
43
End Page
51
Journal / Book Title
Applied Surface Science
Volume
261
Copyright Statement
© 2012, Elsevier. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Technology
Chemistry, Physical
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Physics, Applied
Physics, Condensed Matter
Chemistry
Materials Science
Physics
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
MATERIALS SCIENCE, COATINGS & FILMS
PHYSICS, APPLIED
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Parylene-C
Oxygen plasma
Surface modification
Hydrophobic
Hydrophilic
Hydrophobicity restoration
Selective patterning
ADHESION
AU
Publication Status
Published