Pthalimide on copper: A model system to address certain site-specific interactions at the polyimide-copper interface

W. R. Salaneck, S. Stafstrom, J. L. Bredas, S. Andersson, P. Bodö, S. P. Kowalczyk, J. J. Ritsko

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Abstract

As a model molecule for a specific part of a polyimide, pthalimide has been studied adsorbed upon copper substrates at low temperatures using angle dependent x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. A stable adsorbate is found to exist in the approximate range — 30 °C<T< — 5 °C. The pthalimide molecule lies approximately flat upon the polycrystalline copper surface. Charge transfer from the copper to the adsorbate is observed. The present results are in contrast with those obtained when copper is vapor deposited upon a polyimide, as reported in the literature.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3134-3139
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Volume6
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1988
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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