Characterization of surface physico-chemistry and morphology of plasma-sized carbon fiber

Carbon fiber (CF) surfaces were prepared in order to enhance their cohesion polymer matrixes for composite applications. Among innovative methods allowing the modification of CF surface, plasma technologies, and more specifically on polymerization is known as an eco-process that allows size, i.e. coat strands with organic materials. Depending parameters chosen precursors, thin film surface physico-chemistry can be tuned plasma-processed properties. The chemical composition, well effect thickness, linked wettability free energy coated CFs. different polymers, plasma-poly(acetylene) characterized higher deposition rate was most efficient improving surface. Surface chemistry thickness appear key parameter controlling wettability.