Effect of isopropanol rinse on adhesion of plasma-treated carbon-fiber reinforced epoxy composites

In this article, we present a comparative assessment of adhesion in plasma-treated carbon fiber reinforced epoxy specimens subject to a post plasma isopropanol rinse. We find that plasma-treated and rinsed samples have better average adhesion than otherwise comparable unrinsed samples and attribute...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of composite materials 2011-06, Vol.45 (12), p.1331-1336
Hauptverfasser:	Morgan, B.A., Zaldivar, R.J., Kim, H.I., Steckel, G.L., Chaney, J.A., Nokes, J.P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adhesion Adhesion tests Applied sciences Ashes Carbon fiber reinforced plastics Carbon-epoxy composites Composites Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties Exact sciences and technology Forms of application and semi-finished materials Isopropanol Mechanical and acoustical properties Monitors Physical properties of thin films, nonelectronic Physics Polymer industry, paints, wood Surfaces and interfaces thin films and whiskers (structure and nonelectronic properties) Technology of polymers X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
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Zusammenfassung:	In this article, we present a comparative assessment of adhesion in plasma-treated carbon fiber reinforced epoxy specimens subject to a post plasma isopropanol rinse. We find that plasma-treated and rinsed samples have better average adhesion than otherwise comparable unrinsed samples and attribute this finding to removal of a thin layer of ash from the plasma-treated surface. Using SEM, XPS, SIMS, and FTIR as diagnostic techniques, we are able to monitor the effects of the rinse on surface chemical functionalization.
ISSN:	0021-9983 1530-793X
DOI:	10.1177/0021998310381542