scholarly journals Polyimide Surface Modification Using He-H2O Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet-Discharge Power Effect

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 662
Author(s):  
Essam Abdel–Fattah ◽  
Mazen Alshaer
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Discharge Power ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Power Effect

The atmospheric pressure He- H 2 O plasma jet has been analyzed and its effects on the Kapton polyimide surface have been investigated in terms of discharge power effect. The polyimide surfaces before and after plasma treatment were characterized using atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray photoelectrons spectroscopy (XPS) and contact angle. The results showed that, increasing the discharge power induces remarkable changes on the emission intensity, rotational and vibrational temperatures of He- H 2 O plasma jet. At the low discharge power ≤5.2 W, the contact angle analysis of the polyimide surface remarkably decrease owing to the abundant hydrophilic polar C=O and N–C=O groups as well as increase of surface roughness. Yet, plasma treatment at high discharge power ≥5.2 W results in a slight decrease of the surface wettability together with a reduction in the surface roughness and polar groups concentrations.

Surface Modification of Polypropylene by Atmospheric Pressure Plasma

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-104
Author(s):  
O. Xosocotla ◽  
H. Martinez ◽  
B. Campillo
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma ◽  
Plasma Source ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
Polar Component ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Pressure Plasma ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Before And After

In this investigation, we studied the influence of atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on the surface properties of polypropylene (PP). The PP samples were treated for various durations using a gliding arc plasma source with air as a working gas. The formation of polar groups (–OH and C = O) on the PP surface after plasma treatment was evaluated and analyzed using Raman spectroscopy and attenuated total reflection–Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The contact angle was measured using polar and non-polar liquids to obtain the polar and dispersive components as well as the surface free energy of the PP before and after treatment. A sevenfold increase after treatment was observed for the polar component, while hydrophobicity decreased 73% after treatment. Finally, changes in topography were observed using atomic force microscopy (AFM) analysis before and after plasma treatment. AFM images showed that under atmospheric treatment, the PP surface underwent etching, reducing the surface roughness. Microhardness measurements of the films also revealed significant changes in mechanical properties after plasma treatment.

Comparison of Plasma-Aided Desizing with Conventional Desizing of Polyacrylate on PET Fabrics

2011 ◽  
Vol 331 ◽  
pp. 713-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Ming Li ◽  
Yi Ping Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Scanning Electron

The influence of He/O2 atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) treatment on subsequent wet desizing of polyarylate on PET fabrics was studied in present paper. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed an increased surface roughness after the plasma treatment. SEM also showed that the fiber surfaces were as clean as unsized fibers after 35 s treatment followed by NaHCO3 desizing. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis indicated that oxygen-based functional groups increased for the plasma treated polyacrylate sized fabrics. Compared to conventional wet desizing, plasma treatment could significantly reduce desizing time.

Wettability Control of VACNT Array through Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulong Ji ◽  
Gen Li ◽  
Yuqing Sun
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Atmospheric Plasma ◽  
Drop Shape ◽  
Vertically Aligned

Wetting characteristics of the vertically aligned carbon nanotube (VACNT) array surface can be modified by atmospheric plasma treatment with masks. The plasma treatment of the VACNT array surface was performed by moving an atmospheric pressure plasma jet system (Plasmatreat GmbH, Steinhagen) at a fixed speed of 0.167 m/s through a mask with holes. The hole diameter is fixed equal to 250 µm. The distance between holes varies between 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm.The Easy Drop Shape Analyzer (KRUSS GmbH) was used for contact angle measurement. Experimental results show that the wetting characteristics of the VACNT array surface can be modified from a contact angle of 140° to 0° depending on the distance between holes.

Synergetic effect of the catalytic action of plasma jet deposited TiOx coatings and atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on the degradation of RYRR

2020 ◽  
Vol 389 ◽  
pp. 125642 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Navaneetha Pandiyaraj ◽  
D. Vasu ◽  
P.V.A. Padmanabhan ◽  
Rouba Ghobeira ◽  
Parinaz Saadat Esbah Tabaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Synergetic Effect ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Catalytic Action ◽  
Pressure Plasma

scholarly journals Development of Organosilicon-Based Superhydrophobic Coatings through Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Polymerization of HMDSO in Nitrogen Plasma

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siavash Asadollahi ◽  
Jacopo Profili ◽  
Masoud Farzaneh ◽  
Luc Stafford
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Plasma Polymerization ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Nitrogen Plasma ◽  
Superhydrophobic Surfaces ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet ◽  
Pressure Plasma ◽  
Superhydrophobic Coatings

Water-repellent surfaces, often referred to as superhydrophobic surfaces, have found numerous potential applications in several industries. However, the synthesis of stable superhydrophobic surfaces through economical and practical processes remains a challenge. In the present work, we report on the development of an organosilicon-based superhydrophobic coating using an atmospheric-pressure plasma jet with an emphasis on precursor fragmentation dynamics as a function of power and precursor flow rate. The plasma jet is initially modified with a quartz tube to limit the diffusion of oxygen from the ambient air into the discharge zone. Then, superhydrophobic coatings are developed on a pre-treated microporous aluminum-6061 substrate through plasma polymerization of HMDSO in the confined atmospheric pressure plasma jet operating in nitrogen plasma. All surfaces presented here are superhydrophobic with a static contact angle higher than 150° and contact angle hysteresis lower than 6°. It is shown that increasing the plasma power leads to a higher oxide content in the coating, which can be correlated to higher precursor fragmentation, thus reducing the hydrophobic behavior of the surface. Furthermore, increasing the precursor flow rate led to higher deposition and lower precursor fragmentation, leading to a more organic coating compared to other cases.

Oxygen Plasma Induced ZnO-CuO Nanostructure Growth on a Brass Substrate by Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Jet

2011 ◽  
Vol 688 ◽  
pp. 186-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Long Chen ◽  
Zin Ching Liou ◽  
Shian Jang Lin
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet ◽  
Zno Nanostructures ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Pressure Plasma ◽  
Nano Crystal

A convenient method for direct and large-area growth of one-dimensional (1-D) CuO and ZnO nanostructures on a conductive brass substrate has been developed. The ZnO and CuO nanostructures have been simultaneously induced and growth on a brass (70Cu-30Zn alloy) substrate by using an atmospheric-pressure plasma jet (APPJ) with pure oxygen as the reaction gas in an ambient environment. Various one-dimensional (1-D) nanostructures such as nano-particles, nanowires, nanobelts, nanocombs, and nanosheets have been in situ grown on the brass substrates under different plasma treatment times. The plasma power of 150W and scanning speed of sample stage 1 mm/sec with different treating times were used in plasma surface treatment processing. The nano-scaled ZnO and CuO formation and its structure were characterized by means of grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). The results showed that the nano-scaled CuO and ZnO growth process was as follows: nano-particles, nano-crystal clusters then nano-crystal columns with increasing plasma treatment times. The growth of nano-scaled oxide formed in sequence that CuO was first grew on the brass substrate then ZnO. The morphologies of nano-scaled ZnO resembled bulbs and long-legged tetrapods. However, the morphologies of nano-scaled CuO were likely bulbs and flake nanostructures. This approach could prepare CuO and ZnO nanostructures on a brass substrate without size limitations. The possible growth mechanisms and structure of nano-scaled CuO and ZnO are discussed in this paper. The simplicity of the preparation procedure and the potential technological of the product were be interested in this study.

Hydrophilic surface modification of coronary stent using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet for endothelialization

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 1083-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae Won Shim ◽  
In-Ho Bae ◽  
Dae Sung Park ◽  
So-Youn Lee ◽  
Eun-Jae Jang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Cell Adhesion ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Endothelial Cell Migration ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet ◽  
Pressure Plasma

The first two authors contributed equally to this study. Bioactivity and cell adhesion properties are major factors for fabricating medical devices such as coronary stents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the advantages of atmospheric-pressure plasma jet in enhancing the biocompatibility and endothelial cell-favorites. The experimental objects were divided into before and after atmospheric-pressure plasma jet treatment with the ratio of nitrogen:argon = 3:1, which is similar to air. The treated surfaces were basically characterized by means of a contact angle analyzer for the activation property on their surfaces. The effect of atmospheric-pressure plasma jet on cellular response was examined by endothelial cell adhesion and XTT analysis. It was difficult to detect any changeable morphology after atmospheric-pressure plasma jet treatment on the surface. The roughness was increased after atmospheric-pressure plasma jet treatment compared to nonatmospheric-pressure plasma jet treatment (86.781 and 7.964 nm, respectively). The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results showed that the surface concentration of the C–O groups increased slightly from 6% to 8% after plasma activation. The contact angle dramatically decreased in the atmospheric-pressure plasma jet treated group (22.6 ± 15.26°) compared to the nonatmospheric-pressure plasma jet treated group (72.4 ± 15.26°) ( n = 10, p < 0.05). The effect of the increment in hydrophilicity due to the atmospheric-pressure plasma jet on endothelial cell migration and proliferation was 85.2% ± 12.01% and 34.2% ± 2.68%, respectively, at 7 days, compared to the nonatmospheric-pressure plasma jet treated group (58.2% ± 11.44% in migration, n = 10, p < 0.05). Taken together, the stent surface could easily obtain a hydrophilic property by the atmospheric-pressure plasma jet method. Moreover, the atmospheric-pressure plasma jet might affect re-endothelialization after stenting.

Effects of green technology plasma pre-treatment on the wettability and ink adhesion of paper

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samed Ayhan Özsoy ◽  
Safiye Meriç Acıkel ◽  
Cem Aydemir
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Surface Properties ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Surface Energies ◽  
Pressure Plasma ◽  
Plasma Device

Purpose The surface energy of the printing material can be increased to desired levels with different chemicals or methods. However, the important thing is that the surface properties of printing material are not affected negatively. In this way the aim of this paper provide that the surface properties of matte and glossy coated paper is improved by the argon containing atmospheric pressure plasma device because the plasma treatment method does not occur surface damaging on the papers. Design/methodology/approach In experimental studies, test samples cut from 160 mm × 30 mm in size from 115 g/m2 gloss- and matt-coated papers were used. The plasma treatments of paper samples were carried out with an argon containing atmospheric pressure plasma device of laboratory scale that produces plasma of the corona discharge type at radio frequency. The optimized plasma parameters were at a frequency of 20 kHz and plasma power 200 W. A copper electrode of length 12 cm and diameter 2.5 mm was placed in the centre of the nozzle. Findings Research findings showed that the surface energies of the papers increased with the increase in plasma application time. While the contact angle of the untreated glossy paper is 82.2, 8 second plasma applied G3 sample showed 54 contact angle value. Similarly, the contact angle of the base paper of matt coated is 91.1, while M3 is reduced to 60.4 contact angles by the increasing plasma time. Originality/value Plasma treatment has shown that no chemical coating is needed to increase the wettability of the paper surface by reducing the contact angle between the paper and the water droplet. In addition, the surface energies of all papers treated by argon gas containing atmospheric pressure plasma, increased. Plasma treatment provides to improve both the wettability of the paper and the adhesion property required for the ink, with an environmentally friendly approach.

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