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Laser surface modification of polymers to enhance adhesion

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Objectives<br />

2. PEEK – Medical Sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />

PEEK images courtesy <strong>of</strong> Invibio ®<br />

• Surface<br />

<strong>modification</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Victrex ® PEEK<br />

(unfilled)<br />

• Nd:YAG laser,<br />

instead <strong>of</strong> a gas<br />

laser (e.g excimer)<br />

• Characterisation<br />

<strong>of</strong> PEEK <strong>surface</strong><br />

and measurement<br />

<strong>of</strong> adhesive<br />

performance<br />

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