Abstract:Transparent and hard zirconia (ZrO2) films with thicknesses in the range of 1.5 to 1.8 microm were successfully formed on various polymer surfaces, i.e., polycarbonate (PC), polystyrene (PS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) with excellent adhesion and without cracking, while preserving their bulk properties. Our process is based on a lamination of porous anodized ZrO2 membranes (PAZMs) to the polymer surfaces through capillary action, followed by simple peeling with tweezers … Show more
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