Surface and Structural Characterization of PVTMS Films Treated by Elemental Fluorine in Liquid Perfluorodecalin.

Poly(vinyl trimethylsilane) (PVTMS) films were subjected to direct surface fluorination in liquid medium (perfluorodecalin). The samples were investigated using several techniques: SEM-XEDS, XPS, ATR-IR, and contact angle measurement. The methods used allowed us to estimate chemical changes occurring because of the treatment.

Hydrophobic-Hydrophilic Properties and Characterization of PIM-1 Films Treated by Elemental Fluorine in Liquid Perfluorodecalin.

A direct fluorination technique was applied for the surface treatment of PIM-1 films in a liquid phase (perfluorodecalin). The fluorinated samples were analyzed by various instrumental techniques. ATR-IR spectroscopy showed that the fluorination predominantly takes place in methylene- and methyl-groups.