Presentation Type
Poster
Preparation and Characterization of Thin Polycarbonate Films for Vapor Sensors
Abstract
Thin films made from polymers have many potential applications in the area of sensors. A thorough analysis of the properties of such films will reveal ways to apply them most effectively. The main goal of this project is to characterize thin films made from bis(ethylenedioxy-)tetrahiafulvalene (BEDO-TIF) dye- with bisphenol polycarbonate. Polycarbonate will be purified by solution precipitation, dried and ground into powder. This powder will be mixed with a solution of the dye in dichloromethane. Films will be cast for testing. Structure-property relations will be determined, using differential scanning calorimetry and UV/Visible spectroscopy and 4 point probe analysis.
Categories
Natural Sciences
Research Type
Research Assistant
Mentor Information
Dr. Julie Harmon
Preparation and Characterization of Thin Polycarbonate Films for Vapor Sensors
Thin films made from polymers have many potential applications in the area of sensors. A thorough analysis of the properties of such films will reveal ways to apply them most effectively. The main goal of this project is to characterize thin films made from bis(ethylenedioxy-)tetrahiafulvalene (BEDO-TIF) dye- with bisphenol polycarbonate. Polycarbonate will be purified by solution precipitation, dried and ground into powder. This powder will be mixed with a solution of the dye in dichloromethane. Films will be cast for testing. Structure-property relations will be determined, using differential scanning calorimetry and UV/Visible spectroscopy and 4 point probe analysis.
