Surface Wetting Behaviors of Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene: Molecular Mechanism and Modulation
Xinke Zhang,
Zhikun Liu,
Bing Yuan
et al.
Abstract:The surface wetting or coating of materials by polymers is crucial for designing functional interfaces and various industrial applications. However, the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. In this study, the wetting behavior of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) on a quartz surface was systematically investigated using computer simulation methods. A notable tip-dominant surface adsorption mode of HTPB was identified, where the hydroxyl group at the end of the polymer chain binds to the surface to initi… Show more
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