Give it the plasma treatment: Strong adhesion without adhesives

Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 10:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Polymers containing plastics are essential in modern life. Being lightweight, strong and unreactive, a vast range of technologies depend on them. However, most polymers do not adhere naturally to other materials, so they need adhesives or corrosive chemical treatments to enable attachment. This is a problem in areas like food and medicine, where contamination must be avoided at all costs.

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