Polymer Characterization: Advanced Methods & Techniques

This lecture covers advanced methods in polymer characterization, including the characterization of thin polymer films, water contact angle analysis, quartz crystal microbalance, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, ellipsometry, neutron reflectometry, and case studies with surface grafted polymer brush films. The lecture delves into the principles, applications, and data analysis of these techniques, providing insights into the study of surfaces and interfaces in polymer science.