Abstract

Polymeric films of acrylonitrile, acetic acid and 2-cyanoprop-1-en-3-ol have been electrodeposited to a thickness of ∼300 nm onto silver electrodes, using a 2-step polymerisation method, under both cathodic and anodic conditions. Raman microscopy was used to confirm (i) that polymerisation had occurred and (ii) that anodic and cathodic conditions produced different polymeric structures. AFM analysis showed the films to be microscopically smooth (RMS roughness 1–6 nm) but characterised by deep crevices when produced anodically. The polymers have the potential to be used as a command surface for the attachment of surface moieties.