Plasma Technology in Polymer Surface Modification
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 3232
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polybenzoxazine; bio polymers; surface modification; functional polymer; membranes; ring-opening polymers
Interests: polybenzoxazine; bio polymers; surface modification; functional polymer; membranes; ring-opening polymers
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Dear Colleagues,
Plasma technology has emerged as a powerful tool for modifying the surface properties of polymers, enabling enhanced functionalities and improved performance in various applications. This Special Issue is dedicated to explore the advancements, challenges, and potential of plasma technology in polymer surface development. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research, methodologies, and applications in this field.
Key topics covered in this Special Issue include:
- Plasma treatment techniques: Various plasma treatment techniques, such as low-pressure plasma, atmospheric pressure plasma, and non-equilibrium plasma, are discussed under this topic, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and specific applications. Different types of plasma sources and their effects on polymer surfaces are explored.
- Surface modification and functionalization: This topic focus on the surface modification of polymers using plasma technology to introduce desired functionalities, such as improved adhesion, wettability, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial properties. The effects of plasma parameters, such as gas composition (Ar, N2, O2, CO2, or a mixture of gases), power density, treatment time, and temperature, on surface properties are investigated.
- Plasma-induced chemical reactions: This topic delves into the chemical reactions induced by plasma treatment, including plasma polymerization, grafting, cross-linking, and etching. The mechanisms and kinetics of these reactions are discussed, along with their impact on the surface properties and bulk characteristics of polymers.
- Characterization techniques: Various characterization techniques, such as spectroscopy, microscopy, contact angle measurements, surface area, surface roughness, surface energy analysis, and mechanical testing, are highlighted in this topic. These techniques help in understanding the changes occurring at the polymer surface after plasma treatment and provide insights into the structure–property relationships.
- Applications: Under this topic, a wide range of applications enabled by the plasma technology that is utilized in polymer surface development is explored. These include biomedical devices, microfluidic systems, electronic devices, packaging materials, textiles, coatings, and adhesives. This topic presents case studies and experimental results demonstrating the performance enhancements achieved through plasma treatment.
Overall, this Special Issue on ‘Plasma technology in polymer surface modification’ provides a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and engineers working in the field of materials science and polymer engineering. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles, experimental techniques, and practical applications of plasma treatment for modifying polymer surfaces and tailoring their properties to meet specific requirements.
Dr. Thirukumaran Periyasamy
Dr. Shakila Parveen Asrafali
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plasma technology
- polymer
- surface modification
- hydrophilic
- hydrophobic
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