Surface Modification of Polymers by UV-Irradiation: Applications in Micro- and Biotechnology

摘要

The article describes the modification of fluoropolymers by UV-irradiation with wavelengths below 200 nm in a reactive or inert atmosphere. Light sources employed are excimer lamps, excimer-lasers or F_2-lasers. Special emphasis is put on adhesion phenomena of fluids, biological cells and metal coatings at the modified surfaces.