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Pulsed plasma polymerization of precursors containing long perfluoroalkyl c
hains can lead to the formation of structurally well-defined low surface en
ergy films. Greater chemical selectivity and faster deposition rates are fo
und for monomers containing carbon-carbon double bonds compared to their sa
turated analogues. Critical surface tension values (y(c)) as low as 1.5 mN
m(-1) have been achieved, which corresponds to exceptional hydrophobic and
oleophobic liquid repellency behavior.