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Acrylic Acid Plasma Treatment of Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric

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Authors:

  • Buček Andrej
    Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Buček Andrej
    Regional R&D Centre for Low-Cost Plasma and Nanotechnology Surface Treatments, Institute of Physical Electronics, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
  • Popelka Anton
    Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
  • Zahoranová Anna
    Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Kováčik Dušan (j/w)
  • Kováčik Dušan
    Regional R&D Centre for Low-Cost Plasma and Nanotechnology Surface Treatments, Institute of Physical Electronics, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
  • Novák Igor
    Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Science, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Černák Mirko
    Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Černák Mirko
    Regional R&D Centre for Low-Cost Plasma and Nanotechnology Surface Treatments, Institute of Physical Electronics, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1221751

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Abstract:

Nowadays hydrogel materials are being used in medical practice for wound dressing purposes. Hydrogel/textile composites can be formed to increase the mechanical strength and handling capability of  hydrogel materials. Nonwoven textiles are optional for such applications, however, it is often necessary to improve their surface properties. Here plasma activation/grafting of polypropylene (PP) nonwoven fabric with an acrylate layer to improve its adhesive properties is  reported. A diaphragm discharge was used for the plasma treatment of the PP fabric. The discharge was burnt in a solution of acrylic acid (AAc), which resulted in a single step process of plasma activation and plasma grafting of the fabric. Results of wettability testing and ATR-FTIR measurements  showed the existence of a thin poly(acrylic acid) (PAAc) layer grafted on the fabric surface. Peel strength measurements  showed a 4.7 fold increase in the peel strength when compared with untreated PP fabric.

Tags:

plasma treatment, hydrogel, diaphragm discharge, plasma grafting, biocompatibility, peel strength.

Citation:

Buček A, Popelka A, Zahoranová A, Kováčik D, Novák I, Černák M. Acrylic Acid Plasma Treatment of Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric.  FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe  2016; 24, 6(120): 161-164. DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1221751

Published in issue no 6 (120) / 2016, pages 161–164.

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