Surface modification of polypropylene and compatibilization of interfaces in incompatible blends of polypropylene with polystyrene by plasma of CO2

Abstract The effect of surface modification of polypropylene (PP) film is induced by CO2 plasma in this study. The change in chemical structures on the surface of PP film is characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). The polarity of modified surface of PP film is investigated by contact angle method. The compatibilization of interfaces between polypropylene and polystyrene phases in incompatible blends is studied by the treatment of plasma of CO2. Transition layer thickness is measured by small angle light scattering (SALS).