Abstract
A method to produce functional patterns on thermoplastic
surfaces has been studied. The method is based on laser
treatment of plastics. The geometry of patterns follow
writing path of the laser beam. On the surface is added
water based solution of polymer and functional filler and
this solution is dried. Laser beam causes melting of
added polymer and substrate polymer. An autonomous mixing
process creates blend structure including both polymers
and functional filler. Extra material is easily removable
in water bath. The blend with patterned geometry has
strong adhesion onto surface. This can be essential in
applications where abrasive loading exist or the
substrate is flexible.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 24th Annual Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, PPS-24 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Book of Abstracts |
| Place of Publication | Melville, NY |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | 24th Annual Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, PPS-24 - Salerno, Italy Duration: 15 Jun 2008 → 19 Jun 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | 24th Annual Meeting of the Polymer Processing Society, PPS-24 |
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| Abbreviated title | PPS-24 |
| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Salerno |
| Period | 15/06/08 → 19/06/08 |
Keywords
- conductive patterns
- thermoplastic polymers
- laser processing