Abstract
Low temperature plasma treatments were applied to linen with oxygen and argon under various level of discharge power and exposure time. The fabric weight loss increased with the exposure time. Their effects on surface chemical properties and morphology of flax fiber, and fabric wickability were investigated. It was discovered through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy that the surface oxygen content of the plasma treated sample was increased. The formation of voids and cracks on the fiber surface was revealed by the scanning electron microscopy. Fabric wickability was increased at first, then decreased with the prolonged exposure.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Shanghai Jiaotong Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Management of Technology and Innovation