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journal article·2005-11

Effects of Helium Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Treatment on Low-Stress Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabrics

Yoon J. Hwang, Marian G. Mccord, Jae S. An, Bok C. Kang, Shin W. Park

Textile Research Journal· Volume 75· Issue 11
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Abstract

Polypropylene nonwoven fabrics are treated by He atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma. After plasma treatment, weight loss (%), surface properties (wettability, morphology, and chemical composition changes), tensile strength, low-stress mechanical properties, and air permeability of the fabrics are examined. Scanning electron microscopy analysis shows significant surface morphology changes in plasma-treated polypropylene fiber surfaces, corresponding to reductions in fabric weight. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis reveals that surface oxidation by the formation of hydrophilic groups enhances the surface wettability of the fabrics. Surface morphology changes with plasma treatment increase fiber-to-fiber friction, playing an important role in enhancing their tensile strength, low-stress mechanical properties, and air permeability.
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OpenAlex topics: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Textile materials and evaluations

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Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, College of Textiles, North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, U.S.A.; CSIRO, Textile and Fibre Technology, P.O. Box 21, Belmont, Victoria 3216, Australia.

Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, College of Textiles, North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, U.S.A.

Apparel & Sweater Technical Service Center, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Jung-gu, Seoul, 100195, South Korea

Department of Textile Engineering, Inha University, Nam-gu, Incheon, 402751, South Korea; phone: 82-32-860-7493, fax: 82-32-873-0181

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