Mechanical strength and hydrophobicity of cotton fabric after plasma treatment

Kamlangkla, Kanchit; Paosawatyanyong, Boonchoat; Pavarajarn, Varong; Hodak, José H.; Hodak, Satreerat K.

doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2010.03.070

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“…Moreover, it was found that lower frequency and lower discharge voltage were necessary to control the degree of fragmentation of styrene in order to obtain high degree of hydrophobicity. Similarly, other studies [92][93][94][95] highlighted that SF 6 plasma treatments significantly enhanced the hydrophobic nature of cotton, silk, and mixed cottonsilk woven fabrics and that the imparted hydrophobicity appeared to be durable as long as the fabric was not washed [95]. This result was attributed to both surface etching and surface fluorination of the fabric fibers confirmed by X-ray photoelectron analysis.…”

Section: Natural Materialssupporting

confidence: 59%

A review of low-temperature plasma treatment of textile materials

Jelil

2015

J Mater Sci

184

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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: Natural Materialssupporting

confidence: 59%

A review of low-temperature plasma treatment of textile materials

Jelil

2015

J Mater Sci

184

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“…In Figure 9a, it is observed that the cellulose became hydrophobic immediately after exposure to plasma for all treatment time conditions established. The effect of hydrophobicity obtained by the material can be explained by the removal of hydroxyl groups by fluorine plasma, providing the diminishment of the hydrophilicity property of cellulose, as demonstrated by Hodak et al 30 and Kamlangkla et al 31 . Furthermore, according to Vaswani et al 48 , the presence of fluorine on cellulose surface contributes to the reduction of the surface energy, thereby promoting increased contact angle values, as the values obtained with water and exceeding 120º.…”

Section: Wettabilitymentioning

confidence: 93%

“…The plasma composition is another parameter that can strongly affect the properties of the substrate. In some cases, not only the topography but also the surface energy can be changed in a single step, by the choice of a different kind of precursor gas 30,31 . Besides being a flexible technique, the plasma treatment can also easily be extended to an industrial scale.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Morphological and Chemical Effects of Plasma Treatment with Oxygen (O2) and Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) on Cellulose Surface

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Cellulose is a polymer widely available in nature, however its applications may be restrict due to its hydrophilic character. The creation of hierarchical structures on the surface is one of the required factors to obtain the hydrophobicity of this material. In order to compare the morphological and chemical effects caused by the action of different gases in the creation of nanostructures on the cellulose surface, samples were exposed to oxygen (O 2 ) and sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ) plasma treatments. The changes in morphology after treatment prove that both the gases were able to create similar nanostructures in the material. The analysis of elemental composition and identification of functional groups on the sample surface showed that chemical modifications occurred differently for each treatment. Contact angle measurements revealed that samples treated by O 2 plasma remained hydrophilic, whereas low receptivity to polar (θ > 120º) and non-polar (θ > 100º) liquids was observed for samples exposed to SF 6 plasma.

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“…Using plasmas to tailor-fit textile functionalities is a novel approach that reduces air, water and land pollution in comparison to conventional methods of wet chemistry [2]. Plasmas modify the surface layer of the textile substrate causing changes to a limited depth only, thereby leaving the bulk characteristics unaffected [3,4]. Depending on the choice of plasma conditions, the treatment can lead to hydrophilization or hydrophobization of textiles, improvement of dyeability; printability; adhesion properties; improvement of thermo-physiological comfort.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%