Plasma‐induzierte Polymerisation von Acrylaten

Plasma‐induced polymerisation of acrylates Plasma processes are suitable for the generation of complex polymers from simple monomeric compounds. For example, during the process of plasma polymerisation thin polymeric films are deposited onto a solid substrate from the vapour phase by plasma excitation. This process is characterized by the activation, ionization and fragmentation of gaseous precursors which subsequently combine to oligomers and polymers. Another possibility is the plasma‐induced polymerization of monomers within a liquid coating. Thereby, the polymerisation is initiated by reactive plasma species similar to other radiation induced polymerisation techniques such as UV or electron beam curing. However, one advantage of the plasma process is the spacious distribution of the plasma which enables curing of liquid coatings on complex shaped substrates. Herein results of the plasma‐induced polymerisation of acrylates are presented with respect to double bond conversion, surface energy and the generation of microstructures.