By way of examples only, the polymeric materials which can be surface modified by applying the present invention include, but not limited to, polyolefins such as low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), high density polyethylene (HDPE), ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), blends of polyolefins with other polymers or rubbers; polyethers, such as polyoxymethylene (Acetal);