@inproceedings{0ccfc885aa7c41f48e940b0a714be2fe,
title = "Effects of confinement on the Tg of free-standing polymer films: Novel fluorescence studies",
abstract = "The effects of nanoscale confinement on the glass transition temperatures, Tgs, of freely standing polystyrene and poly(methyl methacrylate) films were determined by a novel fluorescence technique. We see significant Tg depressions in both systems indicating a strong effect of confinement with a major molecular weight dependence. We discuss the potential application of this technique for achieving the first characterization of the distribution of Tgs across free-standing films. These studies are important for understanding the Tg behavior of polymer membranes and nanostructured polymers used in microelectronics fabrication.",
author = "Soyoung Kim and Roth, {Connie B.} and Torkelson, {John M.}",
year = "2009",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781615673278",
series = "Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings",
pages = "1845--1849",
booktitle = "67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009",
note = "67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009 ; Conference date: 22-06-2009 Through 24-06-2009",
}