Influence of O₂Plasma on Surface Properties of PC-TiO₂Nanocomposite Film

Preparation of Polycarbonate-ZnO Nanocomposite Films: Surface Investigation after UV Irradiation

“…The percentages of different types of bonds involving C and O, as evaluated from the relative component-band intensities of peaks of C1s and O1s, are given in Table 3 and Table 4 , respectively. As seen in these tables, the UV irradiation increased the percentages of C–O and C=O bonds compared to the C–C/C–H bonds and led to the appearance of new features due to photo-oxidation (as shown in Section 3.4 , these changes also cause changes in the wetting capability of the surfaces, increasing their hydrophilic character [ 17 ]).…”

“…It is known as an “optical polymer” and has been used in a variety of optical systems due to its chemical stability and good optical properties. In recent years, the optical and mechanical features of PC-based nanocomposites have been evaluated [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ], with different materials such as metal oxides and ceramics being used as nanofillers [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ].…”