ABSTRACT
Polymers are employed today in a continuously growing number of applications. The outstanding characteristics, which make them an attractive choice of material, include their low cost, low density, and excellent mouldability. However, their surface properties often require modification in order to meet the demands of specific applications. Among the properties often sought to be improved are their wear and friction, electrical conductivity, optical appearance, bamer properties, chemical
resistance, weathering resistance, resistance against ionizing radiation, biomedical properties, wettability and adhesion.
