TY - JOUR
T1 - Preparation of Copper-coated Polyester Fabric via Electroless Plating Using Glyoxylic Acid as Reducing Agent
AU - Ronghui Guo
JO - Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics
VL - 2
SP - 321
EP - 327
PY - 2015
DA - 2015/08
SN - 8
DO - http://doi.org/10.3993/jfbim00100
UR - https://global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/jfbi/4712.html
KW - Glyoxalic Acid
KW - Electroless Copper
KW - Polyester Fabric
KW - Surface Resistance
KW - Bath Temperature
AB - An environmental-friendly electroless copper plating process was employed in preparing copper-coated
polyester fabric with excellent conductivity. The effects of bath temperature on the plating rate,
compositions and crystal structure of the electroless copper deposits were studied. The results showed
the deposition rate increased with the rise of the bath temperature. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) scan
indicated that the copper coating deposited was well crystallized and Scanning Electron Microscopy
(SEM) scan showed copper coating had good surface morphology. Surface resistance of copper plated
polyester fabric was evaluated. The surface resistance was 16.5 mΩ/sq as the temperatue was 65  ºC.