Beyond the peculiar glass transition temperature (Tg) studied extensively for over two
decades, we have investigated in this work the variation of the mass density of polymer thin …

In this paper, we explored the influence of both the variation in the molecular weight (M n=∼
400, 2000, 4000 g/mol) and the terminal groups (hydroxyl, amino, and methoxy) on the …

Inspired by the structure of the cornea, which is the transparent front part of the eye, we
developed a transparent and tough silica composite elastomer consisting of poly [di …

Dewetting of a polymer thin film is directly correlated to the interface with the substrate. We
thus combined sum frequency generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy and laser …

The adsorbed polymer layer on the inorganic solid surface is crucial in improving the
physical properties of composite nanomaterials; therefore, the properties could be tuned by …

The question of how to scale the mobility gradient of polymer chains near a substrate in
supported ultrathin polymer films is a great challenge. In this paper, a mobility gradient of …

Water absorbed by epoxy resins from a humid atmosphere considerably influences their
structure and properties. Examining the effects of absorbed water on epoxy resins at their …

Polymer adhesion with inorganic materials is a key technology for realizing the
diversification of materials. When a polymer contacts with inorganic materials, a layer …

The interfacial polymer in nanocomposites (PNCs) is widely believed to exhibit modified
dynamics and structure, which are considered responsible for the improved PNC properties …

The interfacial strength of polystyrene (PS) with and without PS oligomers in contact with a
glass substrate was examined to determine the relationship between the interfacial …