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title: Hydrophilic
description: Hydrophilic (water loving) surfaces have an affinity for water and are adhesive. Thierry plasma units can be used to produce extremely hydrophilic surfaces
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# [Hydrophilic](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-knowledgebase/hydrophilic)

 Written by [George Osenga](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-knowledgebase/author/george-osenga) | Aug 17, 2021 7:18:28 PM

Hydrophilic is the physical property of a molecule that has a tendency to interact with or be dissolved by water (or other polar substances). These molecules are capable of hydrogen bonding and are typically charge-polarized. Polar and non-polar molecules are known to be hydrophilic and [hydrophobic](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma/plasma-resources/plasma-knowledgebase/hydrophobic/?hsLang=en), respectively. Making a material accept water can be achieved by [cleaning](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma/applications/cleaning/?hsLang=en) and [activating](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma/applications/activation/?hsLang=en) or by [coating](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma/applications/coating/?hsLang=en). With a low pressure plasma system from Diener, this can be easily achieved.

To learn more about the use of plasma in manufacturing, please read our eBook titled "[Manufacturer’s Surface Activation Guide for Improved Adhesion](https://www.thierry-corp.com/manufacturers-surface-activation-guide-for-improved-adhesion?hsLang=en)."

<https://www.thierry-corp.com/manufacturers-surface-activation-guide-for-improved-adhesion?hsLang=en>

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