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Understanding and trends in plastic plating technology

플라스틱 도금 기술에 대한 이해와 동향

  • Jiwang Noh (Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Ingyeong Bae (Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Hyunwoo Kim (Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Sunkyu Kim (Department of Industrial Chemistry, Pukyong National University)
  • 노지왕 (국립부경대학교 공업화학.고분자공학부 공업화학전공) ;
  • 배인경 (국립부경대학교 공업화학.고분자공학부 공업화학전공) ;
  • 김현우 (국립부경대학교 공업화학.고분자공학부 공업화학전공) ;
  • 김선규 (국립부경대학교 공업화학.고분자공학부 공업화학전공)
  • Received : 2024.06.05
  • Accepted : 2024.06.21
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

The plastic plating process refers to coating a thin metal film onto a plastic surface. This technique has become essential for replacing costly metal products while maintaining equivalent performance, making plastic plating a critical technology. This paper presents an overview of the methods and future prospects of plastic plating.

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이 논문은 부경대학교 자율창의학술연구비(2023년)에 의하여 연구되었음.

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