Photochemical control over the wettability of the polymer surface and adsorption of the partially fluorinated and hydrocarbon surfactants at the polymer–solution interface

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how photochemical methods can alter the wettability of polymer surfaces and affect the adsorption of various surfactants.
• Utilized photochemical techniques to modify polymer surfaces
• Measured changes in wettability before and after modification
• Analyzed the adsorption behavior of fluorinated and hydrocarbon surfactants
• Photochemical treatment significantly improved the wettability of the polymer surface
• Increased adsorption levels of surfactants were observed after treatment
• Partially fluorinated surfactants showed different adsorption characteristics compared to hydrocarbon types.