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Experimental Studies on Applications of Atmospheric Pressure Air Plasma for Eco-friendly Processing of Textiles and Allied Material

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The present work highlights the potential of atmospheric pressure non-thermal air plasma in the field of textile treatment. Experimental studies have been conducted using indigenously developed plasma sources, which are suitable for inline treatment of textiles. The effect of air plasma on physical and chemical properties of textiles and its correlation with industrial applications has been discussed. The first application described is the improvement in spinnability of Angora wool, due to increase in its coefficient of friction. Further, air plasma exposure of wool fibers helps in reduction of the directional friction and improvement in its antifelting characteristics. In case of the cotton fabric, air plasma can be used as a pretreatment process for removal of the long-chain fatty acids, wax and pectin. For leather, the plasma surface modification has sterilization effect and improves dye-uptake properties. Similarly, wetting properties of the silk and manmade polymers like polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester are significantly improved by the air plasma surface modification. Additionally, in case of jute fibers, the air plasma treatment has shown brightening effect which significantly increases its aesthetic value.

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Acknowledgements

This paper is a revised and expanded version of an article entitled, "Atmospheric Pressure Air Plasma-Ecofriendly Tool for Surface Modification of Textiles" presented in 33rd National Convention of Textile Engineers at Ahmedabad, India organized by Gujarat State Centre of The Institution of Engineers (India) during February 20-21, 2020. The authors are thankful to Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar for their contribution in development of atmospheric plasma systems. The authors also express their gratitude to Manipal University, Jaipur for their support and guidance. The authors gratefully acknowledge the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi for their financial support. The authors are also thankful to Central Wool Development Board, Kullu; Ahmedabad Textile Industries Research Association, Ahmedabad; National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad; Wool Research Association, Mumbai and National Jute Board, Kolkata for the support in textile characterization.

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This is an review article and all works have been carried under different projects or some institutional research and development work. We have acknowledged the funding received from department of science and technology (DST).

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  1. Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, 382428, Gujarat, India

    Nisha Chandwani, Vishal Jain, Purvi Dave & Sudhir K. Nema

  2. Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, 400094, Maharashtra, India

    Purvi Dave & Sudhir K. Nema

  3. Institute of Research and Development, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, 382007, Gujarat, India

    Hemen Dave

  4. National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar, 382007, Gujarat, India

    P. B. Jhala

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Chandwani, N., Jain, V., Dave, P. et al. Experimental Studies on Applications of Atmospheric Pressure Air Plasma for Eco-friendly Processing of Textiles and Allied Material. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. E 102, 203–213 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40034-021-00219-z

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