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EPSRC Reference:	GR/L53564/01
Title:	A STUDY OF THE BOUNDARY LAYER IN THE PLASMA TREATMENT OF POLYMERS
Principal Investigator:	Short, Professor R
Other Investigators:	Bradley, Professor JW
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Project Partners:	Acordis Ltd
Department:	Materials Science and Engineering
Organisation:	University of Sheffield
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 October 1997	Ends:	30 September 2000	Value (£):	92,529
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Materials Characterisation
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Chemicals
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This proposal is concerned with the use of `non-equilibrium' plasmas to affect surface modification of organic materials. Plasma-based technology can be used in the treatment of polymer films/webs, fine particles (e.g. powders) and fibres or flakes and is of growing industrial importance. Through this programme, we will develop a better understanding of how the external plasma variables affect the nature of the species arriving at organic surfaces. Such knowledge will allow us to effectively optimise surface treatments. For example, an important unresolved issue is the relative importance of ion energy versus ion flux in effecting rapid treatment. This type of question can be addressed through an enhanced understanding of the boundary region physics and chemistry.
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