چکیده (انگلیسی):

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.