Surface Modification of Electrospun PVDF/PAN Nanofibrous Layers by Low Vacuum Plasma Treatment. (16th August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yalcinkaya, Fatma; Yalcinkaya, Baturalp; Pazourek, Adam; Mullerova, Jana; Stuchlik, Martin; Maryska, Jiri
• Other Names: Sencadas Vitor Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of polymer science. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-08-16
• Subjects: Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymers; Periodicals; 547.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/4671658
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9422

Abstract

Abstract : Nanofibres are very promising for water remediation due to their high porosity and small pore size. Mechanical properties of nanofibres restrict the application of pressure needed water treatments. Various PAN, PVDF, and PVDF/PAN nanofibre layers were produced, and mechanical properties were improved via a lamination process. Low vacuum plasma treatment was applied for the surface modification of nanofibres. Atmospheric air was used to improve hydrophilicity while sulphur hexafluoride gas was used to improve hydrophobicity of membranes. Hydrophilic membranes showed higher affinity to attach plasma particles compared to hydrophobic membranes.