Irradiation of Polymer Thin Films to Develop Carbon Nano-Clusters (Old ID 22094)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Using a 2014 AINSE grant we have substantiated that polymer thin film material properties can be tailored using I+ ion irradiation. Significant modification of the atomic and electronic structure of polymer films will occur as a result of high energy (MeV) ion irradiation. This project aims to improve typical polymer properties, such as glass transition temperature, interfacial bonding and elastic modulus. These properties will be altered especially if nanotube or carbon clusters are formed as a result of the high energy ion irradiation. At high energy densities (fluences of 1x10^14 and 1x10^156 ions/cm^2) the irradiated polymer will change its structure to hydrogenated amorphous carbon and can also lead to the formation of graphitic clusters. This research will assist in understanding the material's electronic and physical structures and can lead to the development of novel environmentally friendly electronic products.
Date
01 Jul 2015 - 30 Jun 2016
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Polymer Thin Films;Organic Semiconductor;ion irradiation;Conductivity
Funding Body
Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE)
Amount
9210
Project Team
N/A