Dynamically Reconfigurable Polymer Films: Impact on Nanomotion

Abstract

Polymer brushes comprising two different chemistries can induce motion of adsorbed nanometer-scale objects. Topographical variations of the brushes occurring along with nanometer phase separation after exposure to selective solvents result in variations of surface forces between the substrate and the adsorbed object, inducing its motion (see figure). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2006/c1270_s.html or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.