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Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Literature review › peer-review
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Degradation of polymer films
AU - Cheneler, David
AU - Bowen, James
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - In this review paper the current state of research into the physical degradation of polymer films is elucidated. Modern applications of polymer films and the implication of their degradation are discussed. Recent investigations into solid interactions such as abrasion, adhesion, fatigue and other failure modes as well as plasma and photonic interactions are examined. This investigation highlights key degradation mechanisms as well as areas where controversy over these mechanisms lies, and suggests directions for future research.
AB - In this review paper the current state of research into the physical degradation of polymer films is elucidated. Modern applications of polymer films and the implication of their degradation are discussed. Recent investigations into solid interactions such as abrasion, adhesion, fatigue and other failure modes as well as plasma and photonic interactions are examined. This investigation highlights key degradation mechanisms as well as areas where controversy over these mechanisms lies, and suggests directions for future research.
U2 - 10.1039/C2SM26502H
DO - 10.1039/C2SM26502H
M3 - Literature review
VL - 9
SP - 344
EP - 358
JO - Soft Matter
JF - Soft Matter
SN - 1744-6848
IS - 2
ER -