from the conferences organized by TANGER Ltd.
Currently, polymers are a group of future-proof materials, which, in contrast metals, are characterized by low weight and also are easier to obtain and relatively cheap. However, due to their low surface energy, their use is often limited. Due to plasma technology, it is possible to modify the surface properties of polymers in a cost-effective and efficient way. During the last years, low temperature plasma surface functionalization of polymer materials has increasingly earned a high position in a wide range of application fields. This paper present the influence of ion etching technology on modyfication of the surface of polymers. An assessment of the impact of the operating parameters of the ion gun on the hydrophilic properties of polymers was presented. An analysis of the surface topography, chemical composition and wettability of polymer materials after the activation process was carried out.
Keywords: Polymer, plasma treatment, ion etching, hydrophilic properties of polymers.© This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.