Surface Functionalization of Nonwovens by Aluminum Sputter Coating
Research and development
Authors:
- Deng Bingyao
Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, WuXi, P. R. China - Deng Bingyao
Dong Hua University, Shanghai, P. R. China - Wei Qufu
Key Laboratory of Eco-textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, WuXi, P. R. China - Gao Weidong (j/w)
- Yan Xiong
Dong Hua University, Shanghai, P. R. China
 Full text | Abstract: Nonwoven materials have been widely used in many industries. The surface properties of nonwovens are of importance in the applications presented here. In this study, magnetron sputter coating was used to deposit functional metal aluminium (Al) nanostructures onto nonwoven material. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy (ESEM) were employed to study the structure, topography and chemical composition of the material, respectively. The AFM results revealed the formation of functional nanostructures on the fiber surfaces. A full Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) mounted on the ESEM was also used to detect the elemental composition of the functional fibers. EDX examination showed the change in the chemical compositions of the fiber surfaces. It was also found that the electrical resistance of aluminium (Al) sputtered nonwoven material was significantly decreased. |
Tags: nonwoven, surface, sputtering, aluminium, AFM, EDX, ESEM