METHOD FOR METALLISING A POLYMER
The invention relates to a method for metallising a polymer, in which the polymer is sequentially treated with the following: at least one compound that has at least one amine group; a compound that has at least one functional group, suitable for carrying out an addition reaction with the amine group; a solution containing at least one metal salt, selected from the group consisting of a silver salt, a copper salt and a nickel salt, and a complexing agent; at least one reductant. The invention also relates to polymers that have been metallised according to the invention and to their use for the anti-microbial treatment of liquids in liquid-conducting systems or for the production of hosiery, insoles, clothing and covers for seating or mattresses.