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ReviewMacromolecular rapid communications2025

Vapor Deposition of Polymer Structures: From 2D Surface Coatings and Surface Microstructures to 3D Building Blocks and Structural Monoliths.

Theresia Cecylia Ramli, Chung-Ju Chen, Hui-Hsuan Wang, Chi-Yen Tsao, I-Chen Hsu, Hung-Jui Ting, Hsien-Yeh Chen

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Review in Macromolecular rapid communications, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Theresia Cecylia RamliDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4774-1797
Chung-Ju ChenDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2726-2162
Hui-Hsuan WangDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5110-2789
Chi-Yen TsaoDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7211-0394
I-Chen HsuDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1714-4592
Hung-Jui TingDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5278-9618
Hsien-Yeh ChenDepartment of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5956-6680

Funding

National Science and Technology Council NSTC 111-2221-E-002 -030-MY3National Science and Technology Council NSTC 112-2221-E-002-025-MY3National Science and Technology Council NSTC 112-2622-E-002-023National Science and Technology Council NSTC 113-2622-E-002-017National Science and Technology Council NSTC 113-2622-E-002-032
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Vapor deposition of polymers offers precise control over polymerization, enabling the creation of uniform thin films, conformal coatings, and complex geometries. These methods produce pinhole-free films with tailored physical and chemical properties while addressing the limitations of conventional solution-based techniques. Recent advancements have extended polymer fabrication beyond thin films to include surface patterns, microstructures, and 3D architectures. This review provides an overview of vapor deposition methods, polymerization mechanisms, and processes for fabricating microstructures and 3D architectures. This review highlights the progress of vapor-deposited polymers, from simple coatings to complex, multifunctional structures. By integrating precise structural control with chemical versatility, these advancements open new opportunities for innovative material design and address the growing demands of modern applications.

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GasesPolymersMolecular StructurePolymerizationSurface PropertiesGasesPolymersbuilding blockscoatingmonolithspolymervapor deposition

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PMID40415174
PMCPMC12536398

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