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Chemical Characterization Of Pan Based Carbon Fibers Produced By Microwave Assisted Plasma (Map) Technology And Effect Of Plasma Treatment On Carbon Fiber Surface And Interphase With Polymer Matrix, Xiaoyu Luo
Doctoral Dissertations
The first objective of this research was to chemically characterize the surface of conventional carbon fiber and carbon fiber produced by microwave assisted plasma (MAP) manufacturing process. The chemical composition and functional groups on the surface of the fibers were determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The untreated unsized MAP carbon fibers were compared to untreated unsized conventional carbon fibers and showed a significant amount of oxygen. Comparison between treated unsized MAP carbon fiber and treated unsized conventional carbon fiber reveal a 100% enhancement of oxygen elemental concentration.
Two plasma systems, remote applicator and atmospheric plasma were used to treat …