PLASMA ASSISTED GRAFTING OF MALEIC ANHYDRIDE TO POLYOLEFINS

摘要

A method for grafting maleic anhydride groups to the surface of polyolefins is described. The method uses an excited inert gas phase species in contact with the polyolefin and solid maleic anhydride. The surface functionality is identified by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and transmission Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The modified polyolefin has an increased ability to form a thermal bond with metals, including aluminum.