SURFACE MODIFICATION OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES BY GLOW DISCHARGE PLASMA TREATMENT

摘要

Systematic study was carried out to characterize the effects of Argon ion plasma on nano-composite polymer membrane. Nanoparticles of cobalt (Co) are synthesized by chemical root. 20 micron nanocomposite polymeric membranes were prepared using solution casting and spin coating method. Argon ion plasma treatment was done for these membranes. These membranes were characterized before and after plasma treatment to make comparative study by different technique such as optical microscopy, SEM-scanning electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Results show that plasma treatment is a quite effective tool for improving surface and chemical properties of composite membranes with unique characteristics.