Plasma surface treatment of plastics to enhance adhesion

Adhesion, whether the bonding of polymers or the adhesion of coatings to polymer surfaces, is a recurring and difficult problem throughout the plastics industry. This paper introduces a proven, yet relatively unknown technology which provides an efficient, economic and versatile solution to adhesion...

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Published in:International journal of adhesion and adhesives 1991-04, Vol.11 (2), p.109-113
Main Authors: Kaplan, S.L., Rose, P.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adhesion
Application fields
Applied sciences
cold gas plasma processing
engineering plastics
Exact sciences and technology
Polymer industry, paints, wood
surface chemistry
surface treatment
Technology of polymers
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Summary:Adhesion, whether the bonding of polymers or the adhesion of coatings to polymer surfaces, is a recurring and difficult problem throughout the plastics industry. This paper introduces a proven, yet relatively unknown technology which provides an efficient, economic and versatile solution to adhesion problems: cold gas plasma surface treatment. Through plasma processing, it is possible to re-engineer the furface chemistry of any polymer to maximize its adhesive qualities. The result is optimum performance, even from inexpensive materials, and maximum flexibility in design decision-making.
ISSN:0143-7496
1879-0127
DOI:10.1016/0143-7496(91)90035-G