Can the surface of fiber products be treated with a plasma cleaning machine, and what would be the effect?

How to improve the surface hydrophilicity of textile fabrics (such as polyester and nylon) and sanitary materials? Active particles (such as hydroxyl and oxygen radicals) in plasma react with the surface of fibers, introducing hydrophilic groups (- OH, - COOH), which can enhance the adsorption capacity of fibers for water and dyes, solve the problem of dyeing difficulties for hydrophobic fibers (such as polyester fibers), and enhance the moisture absorption and sweat wicking properties of the surface material, thereby improving the hydrophilicity, adhesion, compatibility and other properties of the fiber surface. Today, please follow the editor to learn more about the significant effects of plasma cleaning technology on fiber products!

1. Firstly, plasma cleaning can utilize the plasma etching effect to roughen the fiber surface, while introducing polar groups to enhance chemical bonding or mechanical interlocking with the coating material, avoiding coating detachment. After plasma treatment, the interfacial shear strength between carbon fibers and epoxy resin is further improved, and the mechanical properties of composite materials are significantly enhanced.

2. Plasma cleaning equipment removes impurities through physical sputtering and chemical oxidation at low temperatures, without the need for water or chemical reagents. It is environmentally friendly and energy-saving. Cotton fibers undergo plasma treatment before dyeing to improve dyeing uniformity. Through plasma polymerization or deposition technology, an ultra-thin functional film layer is formed on the fiber surface to provide antibacterial and anti-static treatment, helping the fiber to resist bacteria, static electricity, and ultraviolet rays,

3. Plasma treatment can precisely regulate surface functional groups, enhance their adsorption capacity or biocompatibility. Plasma etching also introduces carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, enhancing the interface bonding with the resin matrix and avoiding delamination and cracking of composite materials.   

4. Plasma cleaning machines can remove oil stains, dye residues, and oxide layers from the surface of waste fibers, restore fiber surface activity, and restore its spinnability or dyeability, improving the quality of regenerated fibers. The application of plasma cleaning machines in fiber products can achieve precise surface engineering by adjusting plasma parameters. Compared with traditional wet processes, plasma cleaning machines have advantages such as low energy consumption, no pollution, and strong controllability. They are an important technical means for upgrading the textile industry to intelligence and green.

5. Plasma cleaning machines can effectively remove residual impurities, oil stains, dust, and weak boundary layers on the surface of textile fiber materials. For example, in the fiber textile printing and dyeing industry, plasma cleaning equipment can clean the surface of textile fiber materials, improving the dyeing and printing performance of fibers.

6. Plasma surface cleaning machine can increase the surface energy of materials by etching and activating the fiber surface, thereby improving the adhesion between fibers and other materials.

In summary, plasma cleaning is a dry cleaning process that does not require the use of large amounts of water resources and chemical reagents. It can avoid the harmful chemical residues and environmental pollution that may occur in traditional cleaning methods. If you want to learn more about the application of plasma cleaning technology in fibers or other fields, please feel free to contact our colleagues at Zhenyi Group at any time!