Corona, spark and combined UV and ozone modification of polymer films WeBP23

Different types of plasma, irradiative and chemical activation were compared in terms of surface functionalization. Corona and spark jet plasmas are characterized by low gas temperatures and high rates in surface modification. UV irradiation in the presence of ozone does not involve any particle bom...

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Published in:Surface & coatings technology 1998, Vol.98 (1), p.879-885
Main Authors: Friedrich, J., Wigant, L., Unger, W., Lippitz, A., Wittrich, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Atmospheric plasma jet
Corona discharge
Exact sciences and technology
Low-pressure plasma
Physicochemistry of polymers
Polymer surface treatment
Polymerization
Polymers and radiations
UV irradiation in ozone
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Summary:Different types of plasma, irradiative and chemical activation were compared in terms of surface functionalization. Corona and spark jet plasmas are characterized by low gas temperatures and high rates in surface modification. UV irradiation in the presence of ozone does not involve any particle bombardment and acts only by enhanced photooxidative processes. Although ion implantation can be avoided, this method is not free of radiative damage in both the surface-near region and the bulk of polymers. Furthermore, its functionalization rate is low. In relation to low-pressure O 2 plasma modification, all treatments mentioned here have a low efficiency in adhesion promotion due to oxidative degradation of macromolecules and formation of molecular debris known as the “weak boundary layer”.
ISSN:0257-8972
1879-3347
DOI:10.1016/S0257-8972(97)00318-6