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05/08/04 __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Introduction of funtional groups at polymer surfaces by Glow discharge techniques, J.G.A. Terlingen, Chapter 2 Functionalization of Polymer Surfaces Abstract Several techniques have been used to tailor the properties of polymer surfaces. Glow discharge (plasma) techniques are particularly useful for functionalization of surfaces, because with these techniques it is possible to specifically modify the outermost surface layer. In this chapter an introduction to the physical background of plasmas is given. Furthermore the use of several types of plasma processes for the introduction of functional groups at polymer surfaces has been reviewed. Finally a generally applicable research strategy for the introduction of functional groups at inert polymer surfaces is described. Functionalization of polymer surfaces During the last two decades functionalization of polymer surfaces has been recognized as a valuable tool to improve their adhesion properties. Functional groups like hydroxyl, ketone and carboxylic acid groups have been introduced at surfaces to adjust the surface free energy. Furthermore these groups have been used to increase hydrogen binding and to facilitate chemical bonds between substrates and adhesives. Additionally, during the modification, weak boundary layers and surface contaminants are removed. All these factors improve the adhesion properties of polymer surfaces. A wide spectrum of functionalization techniques is available, which can be classified in four groups: physical deposition/adsorption, chemical modification, grafting and plasma techniques. This classification is arbitrary due to the overlap of some modification techniques. Some specific examples of the