Combination of polymeric and metallic layers in a single device is
becoming inevitable for applications in an increasing number of
fields, including alternative energy. A basic product consisting in a
metal-polymer (partially fluorinated) bilayer can be simply
obtained by two steps. The first step of the process consists in
surface modification of the polymer by plasma treatment, whose
main effect is to increase the wettability. The increase of
wettability by water is crucial for the second step of the process,
which consists in aqueous based electroless deposition of metals.
As revealed by cross cut and bending tests, adhesion between the
metallic and polymeric layer is excellent. Given the suitable
transparency and weathering resistance of Halar® ECTFE, the
application of this process for production of solar concentrator
mirrors is being considered. Light reflection properties and UV
ageing were determined for this purpose
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