# 4.3.6 Electrochemical Surface Treatments

> From: LOCTITE®X Digital Manual for Bonding (https://www.loctitex.com/en/manuals/bonding/4.3.6-electrochemical-surface-treatments/)

#### 4.3.6 Electrochemical Surface Treatments

Electrochemical treatments increase the surface energy of plastics that are difficult to bond. The most common forms of electrochemical treatment include plasma, corona and flame treatment.