The thermodynamic behavior of thin Poly (vinyl methyl ether)(PVME) films including the
irreversible adsorbed layer on the substrate is investigated. In the first step, the growth …

Proximity to graphene has an extraordinary effect on the dynamics of entangled chains, as
evidenced by strong slowing of thermally stimulated fluctuations at the surface of a thin …

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 …

The surface chain movements within the microdomains of a polystyrene-b-poly (methyl
methacrylate)(PS-b-PMMA) and corresponding homopolymer films were observed via in situ …

The thin film stabilities of ω-N-(3-(dimethylamino) propyl) propylamide-terminated
polystyrene (PS-N) and its blends with conventional polystyrene (PS-H) supported on silicon …

This study establishes a comprehensive library of nanopatterns achievable by a single block
copolymer (BCP), ranging from spheres to complex structures like split micelles, flower‐like …

We present a direct approach to fabricating the perfect neutral layer for block copolymer
(BCP) self-assembled thin films. An irreversible physisorption of polystyrene-b-poly (methyl …

Polymers under nanoconfinement can exhibit large alterations in dynamics from their bulk
values due to an interface effect. However, understanding the interface effect remains a …

Broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS) was employed to investigate the glassy dynamics
of thin films (7–200 nm) of a poly (vinyl methyl ether)(PVME)/polystyrene (PS) blend (50: 50 …

Polymer-solid interfaces are crucial in determining the properties and performance of a
diverse array of materials, ranging from polymer-based thin film devices to polymer …