ALD thin films for PEM fuel cells for automotive MEAs

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    Abstract

    Possibility to control the adhesion properties is important in various industrial applications. Since the topmost surface layers have the greatest role in adhesion thus making surface-controlled atomic layer deposition (ALD) reactions appealing method for tailoring surface adhesion properties. In this presentation we show that ALD and molecular-layer-deposition (MLD) can be used to adjust wetting characteristics of polymers and metals. Recently we have been modifying surface properties for various applications including ink-jet printed films, adhesion promoting layers for extrusion coatings and anti-ice coatings. In addition to conventional inorganic metal oxides, such as Al2O3, we have tested also inorganic-organic hybrid MLD materials. Various tools, such as XPS, FT-IR and TOF-ERDA, were used to characterize these films, and wetting behavior was determined using contact angles measurements with the sessile drop method.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTechnical Program & Abstracts
    PublisherAmerican Vacuum Society (AVS)
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Event14th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition, ALD 2014 - Kyoto, Japan
    Duration: 15 Jun 201418 Jun 2014
    Conference number: 14

    Conference

    Conference14th International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition, ALD 2014
    Abbreviated titleALD 2014
    Country/TerritoryJapan
    CityKyoto
    Period15/06/1418/06/14

    Keywords

    • thin films
    • ALD
    • surface chemistry

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