Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are multifunctional polymeric materials that are
characterized by moderate cost, excellent mechanical properties (high elasticity, good
flexibility, hardness, etc.), high tensile strength, oxidation and wettability. With an objective of
reducing the superficial friction coefficient of TPE, this work analyzes the characteristics of
coating films that are based on aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) over a TPE substrate.
Since this material is heat-sensitive, it is necessary to use a technology that permits the …