Surface modification and metallization of polycarbonate using low energy ion beam

Surface analysis of curved polymeric plates irradiated with proton and ion beams

“…polymers, a Monte Carlo simulation was carried out. 1 The density of the PC was 1.21 g cm À3 . The penetration depths of proton and N 2 ion beams into the PC substrate were 1.13 mm and 72.5 nm, respectively.…”

“…However, understanding the microstructural changes induced by ion beam implantation in materials still needs to be developed for advanced manufacturing processes for high performance materials. [1][2][3][4] Polymeric materials are widely employed in various applications due to their fascinating physical and chemical features such as high specic modulus and strength, high transparency, high chemical resistance, exibility, and lightweight properties. Furthermore, they can be produced in time and cost effective ways using efficient polymer processing methods such as injection molding and extrusion.…”

“…On the other hand, aromatic polymers such as PC show relatively high resistance to ion beams, X-rays, and gamma rays. 1,11,12 There is a growing interest for enhancing the surface properties in polymer science and engineering. In particular, ion implantation is capable of engineering and improving the surface properties of polymers.…”

Cr-Based Sputtered Decorative Coatings for Automotive Industry

“…Many objects found daily in automobile or decorative industries are metal-coated plastic parts that replace traditional metallic materials. The benefits of these metallized plastics are the combination of low density, flexibility, design versatility, and low production cost of the plastics, while maintaining the shiny finish, high reflectivity, and conductivity of metals [1,2]. Most of these parts are manufactured using injection molding and are subsequently metallized using electroplating and electroless methods [3].…”

Polymer Nanocomposite Film with Metal Rich Surface Prepared by In Situ Single-Step Formation of Palladium Nanoparticles: An Interesting Way to Combine Specific Functional Properties

“…The presence of metal nanoparticles in a sufficient amount at the material surface should theoretically obtain high reflectivity, bactericidal properties, or barrier properties for example. Surface metallization of various substrates has been then accomplished and chemical, physical or sputtering deposition techniques have been widely used [6,7]. However, such surface treatments are a supplementary step in the material preparation.…”