An Overview on Effect of Atmospheric Pressure and Low Pressure Plasma Treatment on Cellulosic Textiles Writer: Editorial Board

The removal of lignin, gum, and other contaminants that negatively impact the softness and dyeability ofbanana fibres is the main challenge to be overcome during chemical processing. To remove impurities, enhancesoftness, dyeability, etc., textiles can undergo a variety of chemical treatments, such as alkali treatment andsilicone finishing. However, the amount of water and chemicals needed for these chemical treatments end upharming the ecosystem. Other surface treatments, such as the application of plasma to the textile to eliminateimpurities and improve softness, are available to address this issue. These treatments don't need water, use lessenergy, and are environmentally friendly. The use of plasma in textile modification offers a huge opportunity foradvancing from a more traditional, energy-intensive, slow and environmentally damaging treatmenttechniques. Utilising plasma in textile chemical processing is an environmentally safe option and lowersproduction costs because it uses less energy and processes more quickly. Plasma treatment also provides theopportunity to obtain textile surface finishes without altering the essential bulk characteristics. The currentreview aims to provide a comprehensive overview of atmospheric pressure and low pressure plasma treatmenton cellulosic textile materials for improvement of various characteristics.