PET and Kapton thin films have been plasma processed in order to increase sputtered aluminum adhesion. The effect of different plasma feedings, such as NH3, O-2, and He, has been evaluated on polymer/metal adhesion and on chemical modifications of polymer surface at different plasma power and treatment time. The chemistry at polymer/metal interface has been studied in order to find the suitable experimental conditions for transferring the plasma process to industrial scale. The role of acid-base reactions in promoting Polymer/Aluminum adhesion has been investigated. Surface composition has been investigated by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy; adhesion measurements have been accomplished by 180 degrees Peel Test
Plasma treatment of polymers for improving Al adhesion
FAVIA, Pietro;
1999-01-01
Abstract
PET and Kapton thin films have been plasma processed in order to increase sputtered aluminum adhesion. The effect of different plasma feedings, such as NH3, O-2, and He, has been evaluated on polymer/metal adhesion and on chemical modifications of polymer surface at different plasma power and treatment time. The chemistry at polymer/metal interface has been studied in order to find the suitable experimental conditions for transferring the plasma process to industrial scale. The role of acid-base reactions in promoting Polymer/Aluminum adhesion has been investigated. Surface composition has been investigated by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy; adhesion measurements have been accomplished by 180 degrees Peel TestI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
