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. 2007 Dec 21;8(4):258–266. doi: 10.1208/pt0804112

Characterization of coating systems

Linda A Felton 1,✉
PMCID: PMC2750698  PMID: 18181533

Abstract

Polymeric film coatings have been applied to solid substrates for decorative, protective, and functional purposes. Irrespective of the reasons for coating, certain properties of the polymer films may be determined as a method to evaluate coating formulations, substrate variables, and processing conditions. This article describes experimental techniques to assess various properties of both free and applied films, including water vapor and oxygen permeability, as well as thermal, mechanical, and adhesive characteristics. Methods to investigate interfacial interactions are also presented.

Keywords: Polymeric film, permeability, mechanical testing, adhesion, interface

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Themed Issue: Oral Controlled Release Development and Technology

Guest Editor — Stephen A. Howard and Jian-Xin Li

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