Textile Coloration and Finishing (한국염색가공학회지)

The Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers (한국염색가공학회)
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Surface Modification of Polypropylene Meltblown(PPMB) Nonwovens by Plasma Treatment

초극세형 폴리프로필렌부직포의 플라즈마를 이용한 표면개질

  • 이윤응 (삼성정밀화학(주) 기술연구소) ;
  • 주창환 (충남대학교 공과대학 섬유공학과)
  • Published : 2006.02.01
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Abstract

On the purpose of surface modifications of polypropylene meltblown(PPMB) nonwovens, PPMB nonwovens were treated in the plasma system by oxygen atmosphere with different treatment time and discharge power. Dimensional change and physical properties of the treated nonwovens were evaluated. Contact angles onto PPMB nonwovens about water and methyleneiodide were measured and surface energies were calculated by Owen's method. As the results, microcraters were observed on the surface of treated nonwovens. Tenacity and breaking strain of PPMB nonwovens decreased with increasing treatment time and discharge power. Surface energy of PPMB nonwovens increased by plasma treatment. Meanwhile, the friction static voltage and dyeability of PPMB nonwovens have enhanced to some extent by oxygen plasma treatment due to the improvement of surface hydrophilicity.

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