Improvement of the mechanical performance and dyeing ability of bamboo fiber by atmospheric pressure air plasma treatment

  • Hoa, Ta Phuong (National Key Laboratory of Polymer and Composite Materials) ;
  • Chuong, Bui (National Key Laboratory of Polymer and Composite Materials) ;
  • Hung, Dang Viet (National Key Laboratory of Polymer and Composite Materials) ;
  • Tien, Nguyen Dung (National Key Laboratory of Polymer and Composite Materials) ;
  • Khanh, Vu Thi Homg (Faculty of Textile-Garment and Fashion Hanoi University of Technology)
  • Published : 2009.03.13

Abstract

Atmospheric pressure air plasma was applied for treatment of different kinds of natural bamboo fiber to improve their mechanical properties and surface characteristics, which are suitable for adhesion and dyeing. The tensile strength and Young modulus of bamboo fiber were significantly improved; SEM and AFM study show that the surface of fiber became cleaner and rougher after plasma treatment. Plasma treatment caused the cracking, removing of the protective skin of alkali-untreated fiber and etching to form a cleaner and rougher surface. The dyeability of both groups of bamboo fiber which are used for composite and textile purposes is significantly enhanced after treatment.

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