Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol Thin Films for Organic Thin Film Transistors and Biomedical Applications

Abstract

Thin films of poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) were prepared on pre-cleaned glass substrates by Dip Coating Method. FTIR spectrum was used to identify the functional groups present in the prepared films. The vibrational peaks observed at 1260 cm-1 and 851 cm-1 are assigned to C–C stretching and CH rocking of PVA.The characteristic band appearing at 1432 cm-1 is assigned to C–H bend of CH2 of PVA. The thickness of the prepared thin films were measured by using an electronic thickness measuring instrument (Tesatronic-TTD20) and cross checked by gravimetric method. XRD spectra indicated the amorphous nature of the films.Surface morphology of the coated films was studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The surface revealed no pits and pin holes on the surface. The observed surface morphology indicated that these films could be used as dielectric layer in organic thin film transistors and as drug delivery system for wound healing.

Effect of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles on the Properties of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Silica Hybrid Films Prepared by the Sol-Gel Method

“…Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is a semi-crystalline polymer, biocompatible, and biodegradable but, typically cannot be used alone in many applications [27], due to its poor mechanical properties, high humidity absorption, and low water resistance. PVA has been used in various studies to prepare thin films [28], fibers [29], and hydrogels [30]. As stated in several studies [31], adding silica to polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) improves the properties of the latter.…”