Surface modification by low-temperature plasma——Application to powders and fibers

摘要

Surface modification by low-temperature plasmawas reviewed. Plasma treatments of powders and fibers (fabrics)were focused, and the literatures published last five yearsconcerning the treatments were introduced and discussed. In theplasma treatment of powders, some good devices for the reactorsystems are required for uniform and efficient treatments.Recently, plasma-induced graft polymerization has been appliedto powdery materials, which are expected to be used as newdispersing particles in hybrid systems. In the plasma treatment offibers, many kinds of fibers have been proceeded for differentpurposes. Recently, high-strength fibers, such as aramid andcarbon fibers, are often treated by plasma for the use of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP). The strength of the FRPs with thoseplasma-treated fibers has been improved.