Thermal Stability of Polystyrene Latex Self-Assembled Arrays Studied by Atomic Force Microscopy

Authors

Igor Nevernov, Technobiochip s.c.r.l.Follow
Claudio Nicolini, University of Genoa

Abstract

Preliminary observation of the heat softening of self-assembled polystyrene latex arrays on the submicron scale using atomic force microscopy is reported. Samples of latex self-assembled arrays have been studied in the temperature range from the room temperature up to 120°C. It has been shown that the submicron scale structure remains stable up to the softening point of polystyrene. The experimental set-up used is described and the results obtained are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Nevernov, Igor and Nicolini, Claudio (1995) "Thermal Stability of Polystyrene Latex Self-Assembled Arrays Studied by Atomic Force Microscopy," Scanning Microscopy: Vol. 9: No. 3, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/microscopy/vol9/iss3/7