The majority of common engineering polymers have inherently low surface energy and therefore exhibit poor adhesion characteristics. Plasma treatment offers a reliable and environmentally friendly method of both cleaning and activating the polymer surface, increasing the surface energy and wettability, resulting in greatly improved adhesion characteristics.
Knowledge Articles
Plasma Surface Modification of Wool and Cotton Fabrics for Inkjet Printing
A team of researchers from Heriot-Watt University recently conducted a study on inkjet printing techniques for wool and cotton fabrics. The research focused on achieving a sustainable and improved quality printing method compared with conventional methods. The results showed that inkjet printing, using plasma surface modification techniques, can produce vibrant and durable prints on natural fabrics with minimal environmental impact. Here we discuss the application of our HPT-200 system for the research.
Let's Talk About... Reducing Adhesion Failures in the Automotive Industry
Plasma pre-treatment is a crucial step for improving the quality and durability of automotive assemblies and components. It enhances the adhesion and compatibility of different materials that are used for encapsulation, printing, or painting processes. By applying plasma to the surface of low-energy materials, it removes contaminants and creates functional groups that increase the surface energy and reactivity. This results in a stronger and more uniform bond between the materials, reducing the risk of failure and defects.
Materials Library - TPE
The majority of common engineering polymers have inherently low surface energy and therefore exhibit poor adhesion characteristics. Plasma treatment offers a reliable and environmentally friendly method of both cleaning and activating the polymer surface, increasing the surface energy and wettability, resulting in greatly improved adhesion characteristics.
Enhancing Durability and Impact Resistance of UHMWPE/STF Composites through Plasma Treatment
In this recent publication in the Journal of Engineered Fibres and Fabrics, researchers from the Hebei Technology Innovation Centre of Textiles use the Henniker HPT-300 plasma system to enhance the interfacial adhesion of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and prepare flexible protective composites. UHMWPE has excellent mechanical properties, making it an ideal reinforcing component for impact-resistant (e.g. bullet-proof) composite materials.
Materials Library - PVC
The majority of common engineering polymers have inherently low surface energy and therefore exhibit poor adhesion characteristics. Plasma treatment offers a reliable and environmentally friendly method of both cleaning and activating the polymer surface, increasing the surface energy and wettability, resulting in greatly improved adhesion characteristics.
Materials Library - PTFE
The majority of common engineering polymers have inherently low surface energy and therefore exhibit poor adhesion characteristics. Plasma treatment offers a reliable and environmentally friendly method of both cleaning and activating the polymer surface, increasing the surface energy and wettability, resulting in greatly improved adhesion characteristics.
Plasma Cleaning of Silicon Wafers
Influence of Surface Roughness on the Dynamics and Crystallization of Vapor-Deposited Thin Films
Battery Tech Expo 2023
As the UK’s largest event for the battery industry, the Battery Tech Expo brings together the largest audience of battery industry buyers, specialists and suppliers under one roof. Henniker will be exhibiting at the event on the 20th April 2023.
Materials Library - HDPE
The majority of common engineering polymers have inherently low surface energy and therefore exhibit poor adhesion characteristics. Plasma treatment offers a reliable and environmentally friendly method of both cleaning and activating the polymer surface, increasing the surface energy and wettability, resulting in greatly improved adhesion characteristics.
