Surface modification of nylon 6,6 fabrics with atmospheric pressure plasma for enhancing antistatic property of fabrics

Melek Gul, Peter J. Hauser, Nevin Cigdem Gursoy

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Abstract

In this study, a non-thermal, high density atmospheric pressure plasma was used to improve antistatic properties of nylon 6,6 fabrics. Nylon 6,6 fabrics were first treated with He plasma and then treated with diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC) monomer and a crosslinker di(ethylene glycol) diacrylate solution. Fabrics were then treated with He plasma to graft polymerize the monomer on the fiber surface. Surface resistivities, electrostatic charge generation/dissipation of fabrics were measured before and after soxhlet extraction with water and after washing. UV-Vis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analyses were carried on fabrics to confirm the graft polymerization. Results showed that the nano-layer coating is still present after extraction and after washing the fabric keeps major amount of it.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, AATCC 2013
Pages95-104
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, AATCC 2013 - Greenville, SC, United States
Duration: 9 Apr 201311 Apr 2013

Publication series

NameAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, AATCC 2013

Conference

ConferenceAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference, AATCC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGreenville, SC
Period9/04/1311/04/13

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