Surface Modification of Polytetrafluoroethylene and the Deposition of Copper Films

1993 ◽  
Vol 304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenbiao Jiang ◽  
M. Grant Norton ◽  
J. Thomas Dickinson
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Chemical Modification ◽  
Excimer Laser ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Polymer Surface ◽  
Metal Deposition ◽  
Copper Films ◽  
Charged Species ◽  
Significant Chemical

AbstractEnhancement of the adhesion of thin copper films on polytetrafluoroethylene substrates was found when the substrate surface was irradiated with a pulsed UV excimer laser prior to metal deposition. The interaction between the laser and the polymer was examined by characterizing the neutral and charged species emitted from the surface during irradiation. The nature of the species emitted indicates that significant chemical modification of the polymer surface occurs. In addition to chemical modification, the interaction with the laser also alters the surface morphology of the polymer. Irradiation at fluences of ∼ 0.6 J/cm2 results in an overall planarization of the surface, whilst irradiation at higher fluences results in the formation and enlargement of voids and localized melting.

scholarly journals Surface Texturing of Polyethylene Terephthalate Induced by Excimer Laser in Silver Nanoparticle Colloids

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3263
Author(s):  
Jakub Siegel ◽  
Tatiana Savenkova ◽  
Jana Pryjmaková ◽  
Petr Slepička ◽  
Miroslav Šlouf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Polyethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Excimer Laser ◽  
Silver Nanoparticle ◽  
Polymer Surface ◽  
Surface Texturing ◽  
Nanoparticle Distribution ◽  
Pulse Excimer Laser ◽  
Variable Surface ◽  
Variable Morphology

We report on a novel technique of surface texturing of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foil in the presence of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). This approach provides a variable surface morphology of PET evenly decorated with AgNPs. Surface texturing occurred in silver nanoparticle colloids of different concentrations under the action of pulse excimer laser. Surface morphology of PET immobilized with AgNPs was observed by AFM and FEGSEM. Atomic concentration of silver was determined by XPS. A presented concentration-controlled procedure of surface texturing of PET in the presence of silver colloids leads to a highly nanoparticle-enriched polymer surface with a variable morphology and uniform nanoparticle distribution.

scholarly journals Nanoscale Effects in Temperature Induced Polymer Coatings

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-212
Author(s):  
Nikolay Bulychev ◽  
◽  
Frederik Wurst ◽  
Viktor Fomin ◽  
Thadeus Schauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Lower Critical Solution Temperature ◽  
Polymer Coating ◽  
Polymer Solutions ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Polymer Coatings ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Critical Solution Temperature ◽  
Polymer Deposition

In this paper the results of recent studies on the application of lower critical solution temperature (LCST) phenomena of polymer solutions to the surface modification of flat and spherical substrates are reported. It has been found that controlled polymer deposition can be achieved at temperatures exceeding LCST. The obtained polymer coating exhibits a peculiar surface morphology and, if particles are introduced, can be highly effective in pigment dispersions stabilizing. It has been established that the temperature induced polymer deposition can be carried out as the finely dispersed component precipitation on the substrate surface that goes along with the polymer deposition at temperatures exceeding LCST, which in its turn allows to modify the pigments surface when finely dispersed additives are incorporated into the surface modifying coating.

Excimer Laser-Induced Surface Activation of Aln for Electroless Metal Deposition

1990 ◽  
Vol 204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilmar Esrom
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Excimer Laser ◽  
Wavelength Dependence ◽  
Metal Deposition ◽  
Surface Activation ◽  
Threshold Fluence ◽  
Metal Coatings ◽  
Metal Plating ◽  
Electroless Metal Plating ◽  
Excimer Laser Radiation

ABSTRACTA new method for selective metal deposition on aluminum nitride (AIN) is presented. Excimer laser radiation is used for local decomposition of AIN in air. The degree of the surface modification depends on the fluence and number of pulses. A distinct wavelength dependence of the threshold fluence decomposition of AIN was found. The irradiated surface regions act as catalysts in conventional electroless metal plating baths. Structured metal coatings of various elements (Cu, Ni, Au, Pd, etc.) on AIN can thus be obtained in a simple way.

Surface modification of inorganic solid oxides by excimer laser irradiation

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaoru Igarashi ◽  
Hideaki Saito ◽  
Tomoo Fujioka ◽  
Satoru Fujitsu ◽  
Kunihito Koumoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Laser Irradiation ◽  
Excimer Laser ◽  
Solid Oxides ◽  
Excimer Laser Irradiation

Surface Modification of Poly(Vinylchloride) for Manufacturing Advanced Catheters

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1616-1633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oana Cristina Duta ◽  
Aurel Mihail Ţîţu ◽  
Alexandru Marin ◽  
Anton Ficai ◽  
Denisa Ficai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Chemical Modification ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Structural Failure ◽  
Chemical Grafting ◽  
One Step

Polymeric materials, due to their excellent physicochemical properties and versatility found applicability in multiples areas, including biomaterials used in tissue regeneration, prosthetics (hip, artificial valves), medical devices, controlled drug delivery systems, etc. Medical devices and their applications are very important in modern medicine and the need to develop new materials with improved properties or to improve the existent materials is increasing every day. Numerous reasearches are activated in this domain in order to obtain materials/surfaces that does not have drawbacks such as structural failure, calcifications, infections or thrombosis. One of the most used material is poly(vinylchloride) (PVC) due to its unique properties, availability and low cost. The most common method used for obtaining tubular devices that meet the requirements of medical use is the surface modification of polymers without changing their physical and mechanical properties, in bulk. PVC is a hydrophobic polymer and therefore many research studies were conducted in order to increase the hydrophilicity of the surface by chemical modification in order to improve biocompatibility, to enhance wettability, reduce friction or to make lubricious or antimicrobial coatings. Surface modification of PVC can be achieved by several strategies, in only one step or, in some cases, in two or more steps by applying several techniques consecutively to obtain the desired modification / performances. The most common processes used for modifying the surface of PVC devices are: plasma treatment, corona discharge, chemical grafting, electric discharge, vapour deposition of metals, flame treatment, direct chemical modification (oxidation, hydrolysis, etc.) or even some physical modification of the roughness of the surface.

scholarly journals Assessment of Titanate Nanolayers in Terms of Their Physicochemical and Biological Properties

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 806
Author(s):  
Michalina Ehlert ◽  
Aleksandra Radtke ◽  
Katarzyna Roszek ◽  
Tomasz Jędrzejewski ◽  
Piotr Piszczek
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Structure Characterization ◽  
Porous Coating ◽  
Apatite Formation ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Energy Dispersion Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray

The surface modification of titanium substrates and its alloys in order to improve their osseointegration properties is one of widely studied issues related to the design and production of modern orthopedic and dental implants. In this paper, we discuss the results concerning Ti6Al4V substrate surface modification by (a) alkaline treatment with a 7 M NaOH solution, and (b) production of a porous coating (anodic oxidation with the use of potential U = 5 V) and then treating its surface in the abovementioned alkaline solution. We compared the apatite-forming ability of unmodified and surface-modified titanium alloy in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 1–4 weeks. Analysis of the X-ray diffraction patterns of synthesized coatings allowed their structure characterization before and after immersing in SBF. The obtained nanolayers were studied using Raman spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFT), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images. Elemental analysis was carried out using X-ray energy dispersion spectroscopy (SEM EDX). Wettability and biointegration activity (on the basis of the degree of integration of MG-63 osteoblast-like cells, L929 fibroblasts, and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells cultured in vitro on the sample surface) were also evaluated. The obtained results proved that the surfaces of Ti6Al4V and Ti6Al4V covered by TiO2 nanoporous coatings, which were modified by titanate layers, promote apatite formation in the environment of body fluids and possess optimal biointegration properties for fibroblasts and osteoblasts.

Biocompatible Ceramic-Biopolymer Coatings Obtained by Electrophoretic Deposition on Electron Beam Structured Titanium Alloy Surfaces

2016 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 1552-1557
Author(s):  
C. Ramskogler ◽  
L. Cordero ◽  
Fernando Warchomicka ◽  
A.R. Boccaccini ◽  
Christof Sommitsch
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Electrophoretic Deposition ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
3D Structure ◽  
Titania Nanoparticles ◽  
Structured Surfaces ◽  
Major Interest

An area of major interest in biomedical engineering is currently the development of improved materials for medical implants. Research efforts are being focused on the investigation of surface modification methods for metallic prostheses due to the fundamental bioinert character of these materials and the possible ion release from their surfaces, which could potentially induce the interfacial loosening of devices after implantation. Electron beam (EB) structuring is a novel technique to control the surface topography in metals. Electrophoretic deposition (EPD) offers the feasibility to deposit at room temperature a variety of materials on conductive substrates from colloidal suspensions under electric fields. In this work single layers of chitosan composite coatings containing titania nanoparticles (n-TiO2) were deposit by EPD on electron beam (EB) structured Ti6Al4V titanium alloy. Surface structures were designed following different criteria in order to develop specific topography on the Ti6Al4V substrate. n-TiO2 particles were used as a model particle in order to demonstrate the versatility of the proposed technique for achieving homogenous chitosan based coatings on structured surfaces. A linear relation between EPD time and deposition yield on different patterned Ti6Al4V surfaces was determined under constant voltage conditions, obtaining homogeneous EPD coatings which replicate the 3D structure (pattern) of the substrate surface. The present results show that a combination of both techniques can be considered a promising surface modification approach for metallic implants, which should lead to improved interaction between the implant surface and the biological environment for orthopaedic applications.

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