Substrate surfaces: A study encompassing modification and utilization

This thesis reports upon the modification of substrates by the modification of their surfaces. The initial impetus for this work originates in the study of the backbone network polymers, polysilynes. Published work shows the ability to remove the pendant groups present, with the use of trifluorometh...

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Main Author: Ingall, Michael D. K
Language:ENG
Published: ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst 2001
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Online Access:https://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/AAI3027211