Theoretical modeling of the geometric and electronic structure of polymer/graphite interfaces

A. Calderone, V. Parenté, J. L. Brédas

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Abstract

This work deals with the microscopic description of the electronic and geometric structures at the interface between hydrocarbon polymers, such as polyethylene or polystyrene, and a carbon surface, i.e., graphite or carbon black. In order to understand the nature of the local interactions at the interfaces, we performed theoretical calculations, based on both quantum-mechanical ab initio techniques and empirical molecular mechanics techniques. The interfaces between polyethylene and graphite and between polystyrene and graphite are modeled by considering the alkane/benzene and ethylbenzene/benzene complexes, respectively.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)151-155
Number of pages5
JournalSynthetic Metals
Volume67
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Graphite
  • Interfaces
  • Modeling
  • Structure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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