A better understanding of the structure of polymers at solid interfaces is crucial for designing
various polymer nano-composite materials from structural materials to nanomaterials for use …

Sum-frequency generation spectroscopy was employed to follow the conformation evolution
of polystyrene chains at the surface of a spin-coated film in a temperature-ramping mode as …

Carbon fiber (CF) reinforced polymers (CFRPs) have experienced widespread use in
various industries. One of the most important parameters that controls the macroscopic …

In this article, interfacial π–π interactions of polystyrene (PS) chains next to aromatic-
modified substrates were investigated. The results show that the glass transition temperature …

A better understanding of the dynamic behavior of polymer chains on solid surfaces is
indispensable for the design and construction of high-performance polymer composites. We …

The effect of free space on molecular motion inside the polymer “dead layer” or adsorbed
nanolayers on solid surfaces is investigated. Free space is introduced into the nanolayer by …

A variable‐temperature p‐polarized multiple‐angle incidence resolution spectroscopy (VT
pMAIRS) technique is developed that enables the in situ analysis of the evolution of …

By means of sum-frequency generation spectroscopy, we report a depth-resolved
measurement of the local conformation and chain relaxation of polystyrene (hPS) located at …

We here report that adsorbed chains composed of one of the constituent blocks can be used
as a new surface modification approach to induce perpendicularly oriented lamellar …

Numerous computer simulations have shown that local dynamics associated with the glass
transition can be slower next to rough interfaces compared with smooth interfaces. Even …