Morphology and properties of nanoscale copper films deposited on polyester substrates
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 26 August 2014
Abstract
Purpose
Nanoscale copper (Cu) films were deposited onto the surface of polyester fabrics with different structures using radio frequency magnetron sputter coating system at room temperature. The paper aims to discuss these issues.
Design/methodology/approach
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) were used to observe the surface morphology of substrates and the structures of the deposited copper particles, respectively. The capillary flow pore instrument was used to measure pore sizes distribution of polyester substrates.
Findings
The experimental results revealed that the fabric structures had a more significant role on the conductivity and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of samples. The porosity had more apparent effect on ultraviolet transmittance of samples.
Originality/value
The results have some theory values on the development of functional textiles.
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Acknowledgements
This work was financially supported by the Open Project Program of Key Laboratory of Ecotextiles, Ministry of Education Jiangnan University (No.KLET1307) and National High-tech R&D Program of China (No.2012AA030313), Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (No.IRT1135), and the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
Citation
Huang, X., Meng, L., Wei, Q. and Wang, L. (2014), "Morphology and properties of nanoscale copper films deposited on polyester substrates", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 26 No. 5, pp. 367-376. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-06-2013-0073
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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