Plasma surface treatment of textile fibres for improvement of car tires

Abstract

A new low-temperature plasma surface modification of advanced polyester tire cord at atmospheric pressure was tested. Plasma surface treatment was performed in the barrier discharge plasmas (BDPs, atmospheric pressure glow discharge (APG) and plasma of gliding arc (GlidArc). The surface properties were characterized by the electron spin resonance spectroscopy (ESR), measurements of the contact angle of various polar and non-polar liquids with polyester cords, H-test, peel test and partially by zeta potential measurements. Further tests have been performed at an industrial testing impregnation line where the common technology was applied on both plasma treated and untreated fibres. The standard H-test and peel-tests were used to characterize the adhesion of the fibre to usual testing rubbers.

Phase morphology, mechanical, and thermal properties of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic elastomer: Effects of blend composition and compatibilization

“…Energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis of RR (Figure 5(a)) and RTF (Figure 5(b)) indicates that typical impurities are mostly metal alloys and other additives (processing/vulcanization package) or polymeric materials. 36 To get qualitative and quantitative analysis about these materials, the elemental compositions of RR and RTF are presented in Tables 3 and 4 respectively, in terms of weight and atomic percentage. The chemical analysis reveals the predominance of carbon and oxygen, while small amounts of S, Al, Si, Cu, and Zn are also detected.…”

Attachment/detachment of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on plasma deposited organosilicon thin films

“…Surface treatment of synthetic polymers is necessary prior to their application, for an adequate interaction with foreign cells. Surface treatment changes chemical composition of the polymer interface, surface energy, or modifies the surface topography while preserving intact bulk properties [1], [3]- [6]. These treatments can be performed via wet chemical cleaning or by dry processes, such as flame treatments, UV-irradiation, corona discharge or plasma treatment.…”

Surface Properties of Low Density Polyethylene upon Low-Temperature Plasma Treatment with Various Gases

“…For example, Synthetic polyolefins such as low density polyethylene (LDPE) are characterized by very poor wetting properties [3]. To improve their surface wettability, the radio frequency (RF) plasma treatment is considered to be a very effective tool [4][5][6]. Low-temperature plasma, a technology for improving the surface properties of fibers and polymers without changing their bulk properties, have been used to enhance the quality of polymers by increasing their adhesion [7,8], enhancing their wettability [9], deepening their coloration [10], and shrink-proofing of wool fabrics [11].…”