Abstract
In the late 19th century, the first depositions - known today as plasma polymers, were
reported. In the last century, more and more research has been put into plasma polymers.
Many different deposition systems have been developed. [1, 2] Shi F. F. broadly classified
them into internal electrode, external electrode, and electrodeless microwave or high
frequency reactors. [3] Softplasma™ is an internal electrode plasma setup powered by low
frequenc~ gower supply. It was developed in late 90s for surface treatment of silicone
rubber. [ ]- 5] It is a low pressure, low electron density, 3D homogenous plasma. In this
study, we are presenting the surface modification"pf polymers by plasma polymerization
using Softplasma™.
Softplasma™ can be used for two major types of polymerization: polymerization of vinyl
monomers, where plasma acts as initiator; chemical vapour deposition, where plasma acts
as reactive splvent (as shown in Figure 1).
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[2] R. d'Agostino et.a!. in Plasma Depd~itiqn, 'Treatment, and Etching ofPolymers. (ed.) R. d'Agostino,
Academic Press, U.S. (1990).
[3] F. F. Shi. Recent advances in polymer thin films prepared by plasma polymerization synthesis,
structural characterization, properties and applications. Surface and Coating Technology 82, 1 (1996).
[4] B. Winther-Jensen. WOO0235895A2. A method and apparatus for excitation of a plasma, (2002).
[5]. K. Glejbol. EP00741408Bl. NKT Research Center AS. A method and an electrode system for
excitation of a plasma (1996).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Nordic Polymer Days 2008, Abstract Book |
Number of pages | 39 |
Publication date | 2008 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | Nordic Polymer Days 2008 - Stockholm, Sweden Duration: 11 Jun 2008 → 13 Jun 2008 |
Conference
Conference | Nordic Polymer Days 2008 |
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Country/Territory | Sweden |
City | Stockholm |
Period | 11/06/2008 → 13/06/2008 |