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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Polymer Engineering

Background:

  • Achieving strong adhesion between porous polymeric membranes and substrates is vital for membrane device functionality.
  • Low surface energy of polymers and small membrane pore sizes hinder effective bonding and mechanical interlocking.
  • Plasma treatment is a common surface modification technique, but its efficacy on nanoporous membranes is underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of low-pressure plasma treatment in enhancing the adhesion between poly(ethersulfone) (PES) membranes and polypropylene (PP) substrates.
  • To quantify the adhesion improvement using T-peel tests and imaging analysis.
  • To understand the synergistic effects of chemical bonding and mechanical interlocking on interfacial adhesion.

Main Methods:

  • Poly(ethersulfone) (PES) membranes with 20 nm and 200 nm pore sizes were plasma-treated along with polypropylene (PP) substrates.
  • Treatment parameters included specific power, duration, and gas flow rate.
  • Thermomechanical bonding was performed on treated surfaces, followed by T-peel testing and imaging analysis to quantify adhesion.

Main Results:

  • Plasma treatment significantly improved adhesion between PES membranes and PP substrates for both 20 nm and 200 nm pore sizes.
  • Oxygen-containing plasmas yielded the greatest adhesion enhancement.
  • The adhesion improvement was substantially greater for porous membranes compared to nonporous films, highlighting the role of mechanical interlocking.

Conclusions:

  • Low-pressure plasma treatment effectively enhances interfacial adhesion between porous polymeric membranes and thermoplastic substrates.
  • A synergistic effect between chemical bonding and mechanical interlocking contributes to improved interfacial fracture toughness.
  • This approach offers a valuable strategy for optimizing membrane bonding processes in various applications.