Temperature- and thickness-dependent elastic moduli of polymer thin films

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The mechanical properties of polymer ultrathin films are usually different from those of their counterparts in bulk. Understanding the effect of thickness on the mechanical properties of these films is crucial for their applications. However, it is a great challe...

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Main Authors: Ao Zhimin, Li Sean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2011-01-01
Series:Nanoscale Research Letters
Online Access:http://www.nanoscalereslett.com/content/6/1/243