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http://dx.doi.org/10.5764/TCF.2021.33.3.113

Hydrophilization of PP Fiber through Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Processing  

Cho, Hang Sung (Advanced Textile R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
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Textile Coloration and Finishing / v.33, no.3, 2021 , pp. 113-119 More about this Journal
Abstract
Polypropylene fiber has the advantages of light weight, heat retention and antibacterial properties, but it is difficult to expand its market because it cannot be dyed or imparted functionality due to its hydrophobic properties. Atmospheric pressure plasma processing can modify the surface of the fiber and create polar functional groups on the surface of the fiber. In this study, an experiment was conducted on the hydrophilization of the ultra-hydrophobicity of polypropylene through plasma processing and surface changes before and after plasma processing. The ultra-hydrophobicity of polypropylene is the cause of impossible for dyeing and imparting functionality. Untreated polypropylene became hydrophilic, and it was confirmed that the ratio of oxygen and carbon(O/C) increased about 11 times from untreated polypropylene 0.017 to plasma-treated polypropylene 0.190.
Keywords
plasma; polypropylene; XPS; AFM; contact angle;
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