A self-releasing fuser member and image apparatus having the fuser member,
and wherein the fuser member includes a substrate, and thereover an outer
layer polymer matrix having a surface, wherein the outer layer polymer
matrix includes a fluoropolymer material and fluorocarbon chains, wherein
the fluorocarbon chains are bonded to said fluoropolymer material, and
wherein the fuser member decreases or eliminates the need for fusing oils
as it is self-releasing.