Research on Electroless Plating of Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate) Films by a New Palladiumfree Activation Process

Abstract

In this essay the authors are seeking to examine a chemical surface activation process for NiP electroless plating of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films without using palladium catalyst, during which the nickel particles have been chelated with the C=O and COH groups of the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) on the PET film that are acting as a catalyst center for the electroless plating.

Ultraviolet-Cured Al2O3-Polyethylene Terephthalate/Polyvinylidene Fluoride Composite Separator with Asymmetric Design and Its Performance in Lithium Batteries

“…Other solutions involve the use of high-strength organic adhesives, such as polydopamine, 30 polyacrylic acid, 31 and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). 32 Among these methods, we consider UV curing to be a well-developed technique with strong feasibility. Under UV irradiation, a photoinitiator absorbs energy to generate active centers that initiate chain polymerization, whereby oligomers can be polymerized and hardened in a very short time.…”

“…Peeling test results demonstrated the strong adhesion between the treated particles and the PET surface. Other solutions involve the use of high-strength organic adhesives, such as polydopamine, polyacrylic acid, and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) . Among these methods, we consider UV curing to be a well-developed technique with strong feasibility.…”