Advanced Materials, Vol.20, No.16, 3159-3164, 2008
Molecular-controlled fracture and release of templated nanoporous organosilicate thin films
Molecular interactions between templating porogen particles and the underlying substrate can be exploited to create a controlled release mechanism while maintaining the bulk properties of the matrix material. Furthermore. these interactions can be reversed by priming the substrate with a hydrophobic layer to produce a strong interface with a nanoporous layer.