Properties of Metal and Metal-Gas Hybrid Ion Implanted Chrome-tanned Leather Surfaces
Articles > Article ยท 2015
Authors: Ahmet ASLAN, A. Oztarhan, S. M. Acikel, Efim Oks, A. G. NIKOLAEV
JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF LEATHER TECHNOLOGISTS AND CHEMISTS, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2015, vol 99, pp 209-215
Summary
Leather samples were modified by Ag and Zn+O ion implantation using a metal vapour vacuum arc (MEVVA) implanter. The ions were implanted at an accelerating voltage of 30kV and with 1 x 10(14), 1 x 10(15) and 1 x 10(16) ions/cm(2) fluences, and results were compared with an unimplanted control group. The surface morphologies of the samples were examined by scanning electron microscopy. The physical properties (tensile strength and tear load), CIE lab colour analysis, contact angle measurements and FTIR were also examined. The results showed that this technique can fulfill expectations of better quality and, environmentally friendly and waterproof leather processing.