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Polymer Films, Structures, and Devices by Initiated and Oxidative Chemical Vapor Deposition Video: https://1513041.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/TU+Graz+-+Colloquium+Talk/1_f86g9afn Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a non-conventional route for constructing polymers as thin films, non-planar structures, and integrated devices. Polymer thin films are conventionally formed through liquid phase processing, like dip coating, spray coating and spin casting. Likewise, polymer patterns, structures, and devices are typically built through an intricate series of liquid-based processing steps that includes lithography and printing. However, as future generations of materials and applications keep pushing towards light-weight polymers and smaller scale, whether to increase device density, reduce footprint or enable flexible platforms, CVD is a promising processing route that overcomes many of the shortcomings of liquid-based approaches, such as liquid surface tension, poor surface wettability, substrate corrosion and solvent residue. Overcoming these challenges are expected to lead to better material, surface/structural, and device properties. |