Thermal decomposition metallization process
AssigneeGlenair, Inc.
InventorsJar-Wha Lee, Zachary Douglas Adams, Mark Andrew Maltese
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Abstract
A method for forming a conductive metal-polymer composite coated polymer includes providing a polymer substrate and immersing the polymer substrate in a metal solution. The method further includes decomposing the metal solution in a thermally controlled environment and reducing the metal solution to metal such that the metal is deposited on a surface of the polymer substrate. After reducing the metal solution, the method includes treating the surface with a polymer coating to form the metal-polymer composite coated polymer.
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A method for forming a conductive metal-polymer composite coated polymer, the method consisting of:
- providing a cellulose-based polymer substrate having a permeable, open porous structure, the cellulose-based polymer selected from the group consisting of viscose rayon, extra-long staple cotton, lyocell, mercerized cotton, modal, and combinations thereof;
- immersing the cellulose-based polymer substrate in a metal solution, the metal solution comprising an organometallic silver compound in an organic solvent;
- decomposing the metal solution in a thermally controlled environment to reduce the organometallic silver such that the metal is deposited on a surface of the cellulose-based polymer substrate;
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- treating the surface with a functional coating after reducing the metal solution to form the metal-polymer composite coated polymer.
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