Modification of Fluoropolymer Surfaces with Electronically Conductive Polymers

摘要

We describe methods for coating fluoropolymer surfaces with thin films ofelectronically conductive polymers. Modification of the fluoropolymer surface prior to coating with conductive polymer is necessary to achieve good adhesion between the fluoropolymer membrane and the conductive polymer coating. We describe four different procedures for modifying the fluoropolymer surface so as to promote strong adhesion. These procedures are based on a wet chemical treatment of fluoropolymer or on exposure of fluoropolymer surface to a hydrogen plasma, an ultraviolet laser, or an electron beam. Finally, we show that it is possible to write patterns with the conductive polymer onto the fluoropolymer surface.