Abstract
The present study is performed with an objective to acquire a deeper understanding of the properties of nickel-plated polyester fabric after conducing low temperature plasma (LTP) treatment. LTP treatment with oxygen and argon gases was employed to render a hydrophilic property of woven polyester fabrics and facilitate the absorption of a palladium catalyst to provide a catalytic surface for electroless nickel plating. The properties of LTP-induced electroless nickel-plated polyester fabrics were evaluated by various standard testing methods in terms of both physical and chemical performanees.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2046-2053 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
| Volume | 105 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Aug 2007 |
Keywords
- Electroless nickel plating
- Fiber
- Low temperature plasma
- Polyester
- Surface
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry