Antistatic effect of atmospheric pressure glow discharge cold plasma treatment on textile substrates

Samanta, Kartick K.; Jassal, Manjeet; Agrawal, Ashwini K.

doi:10.1007/s12221-010-0431-z

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“…Samanta et al [176] treated nylon and polyester fabrics with atmospheric-pressure glow discharge plasma using He and air. The anti-static properties of the samples were evaluated by measuring the static charge build-up and half charge decay time.…”

Section: Anti-static Finishingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of low-temperature plasma treatment of textile materials

2015

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In recent years, plasma treatment technology has attracted more attention in the textile industry, as it seems to be a promising economically and ecologically sound alternative to conventional wet-chemical processing techniques. Plasma surface treatment is a relatively simple process that is clean, solvent-free, time saving, and environmentally friendly. Moreover, plasma treatments offer the possibility to obtain typical textile finishes without changing the key textile properties. The efficiency of plasma treatment depends on several factors including the nature of the substrate and the treatment operating conditions. However, the application of plasma technology to different kinds of textile materials has not been fully exploited. This paper presents a review of the current literature on the surface modification of textiles by lowtemperature plasma (LTP) technology. Its main objectives are to (i) investigate the influence of LTP treatment on the surface properties of natural and man made textile materials, (ii) outline the contribution of LTP treatment towards sustainable development, and (iii) examine the hurdles that LTP has to overcome in the textile industry.

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Section: Anti-static Finishingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of low-temperature plasma treatment of textile materials

2015

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“…This hydrophobic nature of polyester results in a relatively low chemical absorbance during the finishing treatment, and the fabric induces static electricity that creates problems when the fabric is worn, cut or sewn. Hence, atmospheric pressure plasma has also been utilized for antistatic finishing of polyester and nylon textiles [8]. In order to enhance the hydrophilic nature of the polyester fiber surface, the chemical modification of polyester polymer and the surface chemical treatment after processing have been carried out.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In order to enhance the hydrophilic nature of the polyester fiber surface, the chemical modification of polyester polymer and the surface chemical treatment after processing have been carried out. To eliminate these problems and minimize the amounts of the finishing agent, energy and costs, which would reduce the amount of waste and lower the environmental and health risks, an alternative technique is proposed, in which the textile fabrics are pretreated with a low-temperature plasma [5][6][7][8][9].…”

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confidence: 99%

Effect of Argon Plasma Treatment Variables on Wettability and Antibacterial Properties of Polyester Fabrics

Senthilkumar

Karthik

2015

J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. E

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In this research work, the effect of argon plasma treatment variables on the comfort and antibacterial properties of polyester fabric has been investigated. The SEM micrographs and FTIR analysis confirms the modification of fabric surface. The Box-Behnken design was used for the optimization of plasma process variables and to evaluate the effects and interactions of the process variables, i.e. operating power, treatment time and distance between the electrodes on the characteristics of polyester fabrics. The optimum conditions of operating power 600 W, treatment time 30 s, and the distance between the electrodes of 2.8 mm was arrived using numerical prediction tool in Design-Expert software. The plasma treated polyester fabrics showed better fabric characteristics particularly in terms of water vapour permeability, wickability and antibacterial activity compared to untreated fabrics, which confirms that the modified structure of polyester fabric.

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“…e fabrication of coatings on naturally micro-roughened textile bre surfaces produces speci c surface nano-modi cations, which signi cantly contribute to water-and oil-repellent properties. Accordingly, an increase in the bre surface roughness by plasma surface etching [49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57], prior the formation of the repellent sol-gel coating, enables the creation of a dual micro-to nano-structured bre topography with low adhesion super hydrophobicity, very high oleophobicity and self-cleaning properties. Such surfaces are characterised by a water static contact angle that is higher than 150°, an n-hexadecane static contact angle that is higher than 140° and a water roll-o angle that is lower than 7°, which allows water droplets to roll o fabric surfaces very easily, thus removing solid particles of dirt from the bres.…”

Section: Water and Oil Repellencymentioning

confidence: 99%