Abstract:
There is disclosed a method for application of a metal on a substrate, comprising the steps: a) contacting at least a part of the surface of the substrate with at least one selected from: i) at least one initiator, and a polymerizable unit with the ability to undergo a chemical reaction to form a polymer, said polymer comprising at least one charged group, and ii) a polymer comprising at least one charged group. The contacting is achieved by contacting a pad with a plate comprising the at least one substance and subsequently contacting the pad with the surface of the substrate, thereby transferring the at least one substance to the surface of the substrate. Subsequently a metal layer is produced on the surface. Advantages include that the compactness of the applied metal layer increases compared to similar methods according to the prior art.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a method for application of a metal on a substrate, comprising the steps: a) contacting at least a part of the surface of the substrate with at least one selected from: i) at least one initiator, and a polymerizable unit with the ability to undergo a chemical reaction to form a polymer, said polymer comprising at least one charged group, and ii) a polymer comprising at least one charged group. The contacting is achieved by contacting a pad with a plate comprising the at least one substance and subsequently contacting the pad with the surface of the substrate, thereby transferring the at least one substance to the surface of the substrate. Subsequently a metal layer is produced on the surface. Advantages include that the compactness of the applied metal layer increases compared to similar methods according to the prior art.
Abstract:
A method for metalizing a polymer substrate and a polymer article prepared by the method are provided. First a polymer substrate having a base polymer and at least one metal compound dispersed in the base polymer is provided. Then a surface of the polymer substrate is irradiated with an energy beam such that a water contact angle of the surface of the polymer substrate is at least 120°. And the surface of the polymer substrate is subjected to chemical plating.
Abstract:
A roll-to-roll electroless plating system including a sump and a pan containing a plating solution. A web advance system advances a web of substrate though the plating solution in the pan along a web advance direction, wherein a plating substance in the plating solution is plated onto predetermined locations on a surface of the web of substrate. A pan-replenishing pump moves plating solution from the sump to an inlet of the pan through a pipe connected to an outlet of the pan-replenishing pump, the inlet of the pan being located below the web of substrate. A spreader duct includes a channel that is in fluidic communication with the inlet of the pan, wherein the channel is positioned below the web of substrate and includes at least one outlet disposed beyond the first edge or the second edge of the web of substrate.
Abstract:
A method for metalizing a polymer substrate and a polymer article prepared thereof. First a polymer substrate having a base polymer and at least one metal compound dispersed in the base polymer is provided. Then a surface of the polymer substrate is irradiated with an energy beam such that a water contact angle of the surface of the polymer substrate is at least 120°. And then the surface of the polymer substrate is subjected to chemical plating.
Abstract:
A method for metalizing a polymer substrate and a polymer article prepared thereof. First a polymer substrate having a base polymer and at least one metal compound dispersed in the base polymer is provided. Then a surface of the polymer substrate is irradiated with an energy beam such that a water contact angle of the surface of the polymer substrate is at least 120°. And then the surface of the polymer substrate is subjected to chemical plating.