Application of atmospheric pressure plasma technology for textile surface modification

• Published in: Textile research journal Vol. 90; no. 9-10; pp. 1174 - 1197
• Main Authors: Peran, Jelena, Ercegović Ražić, Sanja
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2020; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Atmospheric pressure; Chemical reactions; cleaning; Etching; fabrics; Industrial development; Material properties; microstructure; Plasma; Polymerization; Surface layers; Surface properties; Synthetic fibers; textile fibers; Textile industry; Textiles; functionalization; atmospheric pressure plasma; natural and synthetic fibers; plasma polymerization; textile modification
• ISSN: 0040-5175; 1746-7748; 1746-7748
• DOI: 10.1177/0040517519883954

This paper gives an overview of atmospheric pressure plasma types used in the textile industry and recent developments in plasma treatments of textiles. It investigates the topic of the influence of atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on the surface properties of materials made from natural and synthetic fibers. Through plasma induced physical and chemical reactions occurring in the textile surface layer, significant modifications in micromorphology and reactivity can be achieved. In addition to cleaning, etching, and activation, great efforts have been made in the development of plasma polymerization processes under atmospheric pressure. Utilization of atmospheric pressure plasma technology in the textile industry offers a new perspective on surface modification and functionalization. This paper gives a summary of textile properties achieved using plasma and the underlying processes based on relevant findings obtained from prominent research.