Nonequilibrium low temperature plasma in process of collagen containing polymer materials electrical properties modification

Abstract

Abstract The process of treatment with nonequilibrium low temperature plasma allows to reduce collagen materials electric potential due to charges dissipating along leather surface. Under certain conditions the main reason for the generation and accumulation of static electricity is the high hydrophilicity of the material. Leather surface hydrophobization is achieved through water repellent application and bulk nonequilibrium low temperature plasma treatment. Despite material surface hydrophobization nonequilibrium low temperature plasma processing parameters for genuine collagen containing polymer materials hygroscopicity increasement are determined. Collagen containing polymer materials plasma treatment also increases its biological compatibility and antimicrobial properties, improves mechanical characteristics by changing the internal structure of the material.