Tailoring cellulosic textile properties using low energy hydrogen ion showers

Authors

Marianne Therese R. Agcaoili ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Gene Q. Blantocas ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Henry J. Ramos ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

Cellulose samples consisting of pure cotton cloth were irradiated with a low energy hydrogen ion shower produced in a gas discharge ion source for 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes. Discharge current was varied at 1 mA increments from 1-3 mA. Treated samples underwent six different characterizations namely, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, capillary rise, suction test and dyeability test. Treatment resulted to fiber abrasion and distortion, in direct proportion to exposure time. Consequently, a decrease in wettability and an increase in dyeability took place. Diminishing superficial hydroxyl groups downgrades the wettability while the carbon triple bonds enhance dye adhesion.

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Issue

2008: Proceedings of the 26th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Article ID

SPP-2008-PA-19

Section

Poster Session A (Materials, Optical, and Plasma Physics)

Published

2008-10-22

How to Cite

[1]

MTR Agcaoili, GQ Blantocas, and HJ Ramos, Tailoring cellulosic textile properties using low energy hydrogen ion showers, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 26, SPP-2008-PA-19 (2008). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2008-PA-19.