Polyester urethane (PLA/PEG) polymer based films prepared by plasma assisted vapour thermal deposition

Abstract

Polyester urethane polymer was synthesized as linked biocompatible poly (lactide)/poly (ethylene oxide) polymers. The bulk polymer was subsequently used as precursor material for plasma assisted vapour thermal deposition of thin plasma polymer films under varying RF discharge power. The effect of plasma polymerization on the final physico-chemical characteristics was investigated. The chemical analysis of the films was performed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy. Structural analysis of plasma polymer thin film revealed the similar molecular structure as in case of precursor since PEU-characteristic bonds were preserved after the plasma polymerization. Surface properties analysed by a contact angle measurement revealed an increase of wettability in the samples prepared at higher RF power. At the same time a surface energy evaluated according to acid-base model decreased. The results indicate that plasma polymer films properties could be tuned depending on applied deposition conditions. © NANOCON 2019.All right reserved.