Use of radiation graft polymerization for modification of polypropylene

The article investigates the process of applying the conductive layer on isotactic polypropylene modified by the radiation grafting monomer for improving the wettability of the surface. Presented IR spectra, the results of measuring the contact angle of the modified material indicate the improved surface hydrophilicity. The degree of grafting functional groups to the surface of isotactic polypropylene is determined. A scheme of gradual modification of polypropylene surface is presented. As the primary layer for the polymer metallization, copper-phosphorus film may be used. Copper-phosphorus films were obtained by reduction of copper compounds with phosphine gas. Experimental results show that the copper phosphide is electrically conductive coating and imparts an increased hardness.