CPC C08J 7/043 (2020.01) [B05D 3/148 (2013.01); C08J 5/124 (2013.01); C08J 2371/00 (2013.01); C08J 2463/00 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A method of extending the shelf-life of an activated surface of a thermoplastic material, comprising:
coating at least a portion of a surface of the thermoplastic material with at least one adhesion promoter to provide a coated surface; and
treating the coated surface with plasma to provide the activated surface of the thermoplastic material;
wherein the activated surface has a contact angle in the range of from about 0 to about 40°, and
wherein the presence of the at least one adhesion promoter is effective to maintain the contact angle in the range of from about 0 to about 40° for a time of about 10 days or greater,
wherein the at least one adhesion promoter is PEG-silane.
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