Identifying adhesion characteristics of metal-polymer interfaces: Recent advances in the case of electroplated acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

Applying thin metallic coating layers on the surface of polymeric parts or structures (metallization) that is generally performed via electroplating process aims to improve both mechanical integrity and design aesthetics. The electroplated parts, which greatly controlled by strong interfacial adhesion between metal polymer, can be measured using standardized tests, such as tape test peel test, among others. However, various factors pertaining nature these tests affect our interpretation identified metal–polymer adhesion. In this paper, we reviewed recent advances in effective well identification terms metrics, data interpretation, limitations utilizing acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (copper–ABS) a case study. Recommended practices properly use for evaluation are also given. This review expected guide engineers scientists better assess formulation achieving superior