Measuring electrostatic properties of fibrous materials: A review and a modified surface potential decay technique

Kılıç A., Shim E., Pourdeyhimi B.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROSTATICS, vol.74, pp.21-26, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 74
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.elstat.2014.12.007
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ELECTROSTATICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.21-26
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Electrostatic charging of fibrous materials are of concern for the performance of electret filters and comfort issues of textiles. However there is a huge controversy in the characterization techniques of ion beam irradiated or corona charged fibrous materials. In this study we reported a reliable, simple surface potential measurement method. Large variations in potential measurements were found to be mostly due to structural nonuniformity such as packing density, thickness and fiber fiber proximity. Test samples were prepared after optimizing those parameters and we were able to reduce coefficient of variation below 15%. Methods that were developed so far were also reviewed. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.