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  • To review state-of-the-art strategies for modifying polymer surfaces.
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  • To provide an overview of current achievements and future directions in functional polymer films and coatings.

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  • Review of plasma-based surface modification techniques.
  • Discussion of plasma-induced polymerization for solvent-free modification.
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  • High-performance barrier films enhance protection for food and electronics against environmental factors.

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  • Integration of materials chemistry, surface physics, and nanostructure design drives innovation.
  • Future research directions focus on advanced surface engineering for specialized applications.