Long Lasting Surface Activation Of Polymer Webs

Abstract

Surface activation of polymer films to modify surface properties is widely practiced to enhance wettability, printability and adhesion properties of these films. Sigma Technologies has been actively pursuing the area of long lasting activation of polymer films using various techniques including plasma technology. Atmospheric glow discharge plasma technology has been a recent addition towards these efforts. Plasma activation using a variety of precursors has been investigated for long lasting functionilization of various substrates. Latest developments in the area of surface activation of polymer films will be presented.