Oxidation makes it hydrophilic.  Polycarbonate should be reasonably
hydrophobic like most plastics.

adrian

Paul Monaghan wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Is there anyone that could point me in the direction of some simple lab
> methods for changing the surface wettability of polycarbonate -
> coatings/treatments etc.
>
> I would like to make it more hydrophobic than its native state whilst
> retaining the polymer's bulk properties. I can plasma oxidize the surface
> if that helps?