Affiliation:
1. Hanyang University
2. Sejong University
3. Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
Abstract
The pretreatment of ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) plastics prior to metallization
has been generally performed with strong acids, such as sulfuric, chromic, or
potassium-permanganate acid. However, conventional wet-chemical pretreatment presents inherent
environmental and safety problems to consider. In particular, the presence of Cr+6 imposes a serious
environmental threat. Therefore, in this study, aspects of pretreatment, using the photocatalytic
reaction in TiO2 sol, were investigated as a replacement for wet-chemical pretreatment. Surface
characterization, before and after the pretreatment, was examined by X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. A copper film was deposited by electroless plating,
and the adhesion strength between the deposited film and ABS plastics was evaluated by the cross-cut
tape test (ISO 2409). When ABS plastics were pre-treated in TiO2 sol, the adhesion strength was
improved to levels obtained using a strong acid solution.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science
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