Surface morphology studies of laser irradiated and chemically metalized polyamide composites

►Laser irradiation resulted in formation of column-like surface structures. ►The thickness of the laser modified surface layer depended on the applied fluence and number of laser pulses. ►Copper and/or copper compounds agglomerate on surfaces of column-like structures and of glass fibers after laser irradiation. ►Electroless deposited copper layers were of granulate structures.