Surface modification of semicrystalline polymers
US4879176A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31938
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Semicrystalline polymers can have predetermined amounts of their surfaces rendered quasi-amorphous by irradiation. Polymer surfaces which are so modified can display enhanced ability to accept bonding to other materials.
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