ZnO surface modification with maleic anhydride using plasma treatment

Zinc oxide (ZnO) was surface treated using argon plasma at 5 and 15 min, using maleic anhydride (MA) in solid state as the functionalizing agent. The samples were characterized by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The results i...

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Published in:Plasma processes and polymers 2024-05, Vol.21 (5), p.n/a
Main Authors: Klok, Larissa A., Steffen, Teresa T., Sabedra, Henrique R., Fontana, Luis C., Hammer, Peter, Marega, Felippe M., Costa, Lidiane C., Pessan, Luiz A., Becker, Daniela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Argon plasma
Fourier transforms
Infrared analysis
Infrared spectroscopy
Maleic anhydride
Melt flow index
Photoelectrons
PLA degradation
plasma treatment
Polylactic acid
surface modification
Thermogravimetric analysis
Zinc oxide
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Summary:Zinc oxide (ZnO) was surface treated using argon plasma at 5 and 15 min, using maleic anhydride (MA) in solid state as the functionalizing agent. The samples were characterized by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The results indicate that ZnO surface modification occurs through two main routes: the decomposition of MA and the plasma‐induced formation of C–Zn bonds, with 15 min being the most favorable time span. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and ZnO were processed in an internal chamber mixer, which was coupled with a torque rheometer and characterized by the Melt Flow Index. Composites containing treated ZnO present fluidity indices closer to those of pure PLA, indicating the functionalization contribution to control the degradation of the polymer matrix. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is carbon functionalized with C–Zn bonds and by decomposition of maleic anhydride molecules through maleic anhydride plasma. ZnO with surface modification reduces poly(lactic acid) matrix degradation.
ISSN:1612-8850
1612-8869
DOI:10.1002/ppap.202300165