Influence of argon plasma treatment on carbon fibre reinforced high performance thermoplastic composite

2020 ◽  
pp. 095400832095706
Author(s):  
Jennifer Vinodhini ◽  
K Sudheendra ◽  
Meera Balachandran ◽  
Shantanu Bhowmik
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Surface Energy ◽  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Dynamic Contact Angle ◽  
Argon Plasma ◽  
Dynamic Contact ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Surface Modified

This investigation highlights argon plasma treatment on Poly-aryl-ether-ketone (PAEK) and carbon fibre (CF) surface. The PAEK and CF surface is modified for 300 sec and the change in physiochemical and mechanical properties were investigated through Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Dynamic Contact angle, Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and Tensile Test. FTIR of surface modified PAEK revealed the stretching of C-H, C=C and C=O functional groups. A reversal phenomenon of increased surface energy was observed through dynamic contact angle study of CF and to further examine the surface energy effect, AFM analysis on CF was carried out revealing increased roughness with numerous micro dents formation. PAEK/CF composite samples were fabricated through compression moulding technique. The change in mechanical properties due to surface modification were analysed through Tensile testing on surface modified PAEK/CF sample and untreated PAEK/CF samples. The surface treated PAEK/CF showed increased tensile strength than untreated PAEK/CF. The argon plasma treatment helped in creating depth striations that lead to better interlocking of resin matrix with the reinforced CF. The fracture surface was examined through Filed Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) wherein the Micrographs of the tensile tested samples indicated failure of composite due to fibre breakage.

Comparative studies of nitrogen plasma and argon plasma treatment on the strength of PBO fibre reinforced high-temperature resistant thermoplastic composite

2021 ◽  
pp. 095400832098729
Author(s):  
K Sudheendra ◽  
Jennifer Vinodhini ◽  
M Govindaraju ◽  
Shantanu Bhowmik
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Sessile Drop ◽  
Dynamic Contact Angle ◽  
Argon Plasma ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Fibre Surface ◽  
Nitrogen Plasma ◽  
Thermoplastic Composite

The study involves the processing of a novel poly [1, 4-phenylene-cis-benzobisoxazole] (PBO) fibre reinforced high-temperature thermoplastic composite with polyaryletherketone (PAEK) as the matrix. The PBO fibre and the PAEK film surface was modified using the method of argon and nitrogen plasma treatment. The investigation primarily focuses on evaluating the tensile properties of the fabricated laminates and correlating it with the effect of plasma treatment, surface characteristics, and its fracture surface. A 5% decrease in tensile strength was observed post argon plasma treatment while a 27% increase in strength was observed post nitrogen plasma treatment. The morphology of the failure surface was investigated by scanning electron microscopy and an interfacial failure was observed. Furthermore, the effect of plasma on the wettability of PBO fibres and PAEK film surface was confirmed by the Dynamic Contact Angle analysis and sessile drop method respectively. FTIR spectral analysis was done to investigate the effect of plasma treatment on the chemical structure on the surface. The results of the wettability study showed that the argon plasma treatment of the fibre surface increased its hydrophobicity while nitrogen plasma treatment resulted in the reduction of contact angle.

Reinforced interface and mechanical properties of high strength carbon fiber composites

2020 ◽  
pp. 095400832095739
Author(s):  
Zibao Jiao ◽  
Zhengjun Yao ◽  
Jintang Zhou ◽  
Pengshu Yi ◽  
Chuanjun Lu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Dynamic Contact Angle ◽  
Dynamic Contact ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composites ◽  
Epoxy Resin Matrix ◽  
Winding Tension

Based on the surface analysis of carbon fiber, an epoxy resin matrix with good wettability to carbon fibers had been developed and studied, and the influence of winding tension on the interface and mechanical properties of the composite were studied. The surface morphology of carbon fiber and the active functional groups of sizing agent were analyzed. In order to form a good interface combination, the wettability between carbon fibers and epoxy resin matrix was characterized by dynamic contact angle. The winding tension played an important role in the mechanical properties of composites. Therefore, a kind of carbon fiber reinforced composites, Naval Ordnance Laboratory (NOL) rings were fabricated using different winding tensions. Particularly, when the winding tension was 30 N, the interfacial bonding between carbon fibers and resin matrix was the most compact and firm. The tensile strength and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of NOL rings reached high values, 2712 MPa and 75 MPa, respectively.

THE FRICTION BEHAVIOR OF NBR SURFACE MODIFIED BY ARGON PLASMA TREATMENT

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (31) ◽  
pp. 4249-4252 ◽  
Author(s):  
JONG-HYOUNG KIM ◽  
SEOCK-SAM KIM ◽  
SI-GEUN CHOI ◽  
SEUNG-HUN LEE
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Bias Voltage ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Argon Plasma ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Friction Behavior ◽  
Water Drops ◽  
Surface Modified

Different treatment time and bias voltage with RF Ar plasma were used to improve tribological properties of NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber). Chemical structure analyses of NBR by Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) were performed to clarify the functionality modification after the plasma treatment. In addition, wetting experiments were carried out by measuring the contact angle of distilled water drops on the NBR surface. ATR analysis revealed that the number of - C = O , - C - O , O - H functional groups increased after the argon plasma treatment. The functional groups led to changes in the contact angle from 100 to 50 degrees. The results showed that form-like nanostructures on the NBR was observed at the bias voltage of -400 V. The friction test showed that coefficient of friction after modified NBR in lubricated condition decreased from 0.25 to 0.15 with the increasing bias voltage due to the surface structure formations and better bonding with grease lubricant.

HIERARCHICAL MICRO–NANO COATINGS BY PAINTING

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (04) ◽  
pp. 1650022 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANNA KIRVESLAHTI ◽  
TUULIA KORHONEN ◽  
MIKA SUVANTO ◽  
TAPANI A. PAKKANEN
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Surface Energy ◽  
Dynamic Contact Angle ◽  
Dynamic Contact ◽  
Properties Of Coatings ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Fumed Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Low Surface Energy ◽  
Application Techniques ◽  
Standard Application

In this paper, the wettability properties of coatings with hierarchical surface structures and low surface energy were studied. Hierarchically structured coatings were produced by using hydrophobic fumed silica nanoparticles and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) microparticles as additives in polyester (PES) and polyvinyldifluoride (PVDF). These particles created hierarchical micro–nano structures on the paint surfaces and lowered or supported the already low surface energy of the paint. Two standard application techniques for paint application were employed and the presented coatings are suitable for mass production and use in large surface areas. By regulating the particle concentrations, it was possible to modify wettability properties gradually. Highly hydrophobic surfaces were achieved with the highest contact angle of 165[Formula: see text]. Dynamic contact angle measurements were carried out for a set of selected samples and low hysteresis was obtained. Produced coatings possessed long lasting durability in the air and in underwater conditions.

scholarly journals Effect of polyurethane/polyvinyl alcohol coating on mechanical properties of polyester harness cord

e-Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
Kaifang Xie ◽  
Xinjun Bao ◽  
Hengshu Zhou ◽  
Bin He ◽  
Yuegang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Dynamic Contact Angle ◽  
Dynamic Contact ◽  
Bending Properties ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pet Fibers

Abstract In this article, water-based polyurethane (PU) with different concentrations and partial alcoholysis polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were used to coat polyester (PET) harness cord in turn. The surface and mechanical properties of harness cord before and after coating were evaluated by performing the tests of dynamic contact angle, morphology observation, bending properties, tensile properties, and wearability. It was found that the surface properties of 1.5% PU-coated harness cord tended to be stable, and the mechanical properties of PU(1.5%)/PVA-coated harness cord were optimal. Compared with PVA-coated harness cord, the wearability of PU(1.5%)/PVA-coated harness cord showed a great increment up to 135.7%. This was because the PU coating effectively improved the interfacial properties between the PVA coating and the hydrophobic PET fibers and enhanced the adhesion of the PVA coating to the PET fibers.

scholarly journals Improvement of Surface Wettability and Hydrophilization of Poly-paraphenylene benzobisoxazole Fiber with Fibrillation Combined Oxygen Plasma Treatment

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1581-1586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiwen Wang ◽  
Jian Hu ◽  
Yun Liang
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Oxygen Plasma ◽  
Dynamic Contact Angle ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Dynamic Contact ◽  
Oxygen Plasma Treatment ◽  
Modification Method ◽  
Pbo Fiber

A new surface modification method fibrillation combined with oxygen plasma treatment to improve the wettability and hydrophily of PBO fiber was studied in this paper. The surface chemical structure and morphology of PBO fiber were characterized by the methods of FTIR, XPS and SEM. The wettability and hydrophlic characters changes on the surface were evaluated by the dynamic contact angle system and image analysis. The results show that the increase surface roughness by fibrillation could improve the wettability. Fibrillation combined oxygen plasma treatment has a better effect than oxygen plasma treatment to improve the wettability and hdyrophlization of PBO fiber. The specific area of PBO fiber increased to 10.7 m2/g from 0.7 m2/g, contact angle decreased to 43.2° from 84.4° and WRV increased to 208.4% from 13.7%. The modified fibers have a good dispersion in water for hydrophilization improvement.

scholarly journals Functionalization of Natural Cork Composite with Microcapsules after Plasma Treatment

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Ribeiro Oliveira ◽  
Etienne Albino A. Silva ◽  
Sidney Nascimento do Carmo ◽  
Fernanda Steffens ◽  
António Pedro Garcia de Valadares Souto
Keyword(s):  
Surface Energy ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Barrier Discharge ◽  
Dynamic Contact Angle ◽  
Dynamic Contact ◽  
Dbd Plasma ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Natural Cork ◽  
Cork Sample ◽  
Surface Changes

This research aims to study the chemical and physical modifications of natural cork agglomerate after plasma treatment using dielectric barrier discharge (DBD). Different experimental techniques were used to evaluate the surface alterations of the pretreated samples with DBD plasma, as well as the adsorption and adhesion of microcapsules in the substrate, namely, static and dynamic contact angle, surface energy, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Plasma discharge greatly increases the wettability and surface energy of the samples. Chemical and physical analyses of the cork agglomerate confirmed considerable surface modification. All these surface changes of the cork after plasma treatment led to a remarkable increase in microcapsule adsorption and adhesion when compared with the untreated cork sample.

Investigation of behavior of the dynamic contact angle in a problem of convective flows

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-42
Author(s):  
O.N Goncharova ◽  
◽  
I.V. Marchuk ◽  
A.V. Zakurdaeva ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Dynamic Contact Angle ◽  
Dynamic Contact ◽  
Convective Flows
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