Table 1.
Common target materials and functions and characterizing methods of magnetron sputtering coated fabrics.
| Serial Number | Target Materials | Functions | Characterizing Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cu, Ag, Ti, Al, Ni, TiO2, ZnO, WO3, V2O5, Al2O3, ITO, AZO, etc. | Electromagnetic shielding, anti-static, conductive properties | Electromagnetic shielding efficiency, charge surface density, electrical conductivity, resistivity, square resistance |
| 2 | Cu, Ag, Ti, Al, Ni, Pt, TiO2, ZnO, MgO, ITO, AZO, PTFE, etc. | Anti-UV, anti-infrared properties | UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) value, infrared reflectivity |
| 3 | Cu, Ag, Zn, Ti, TiO2, Pt, ZnO, MgO, CuO, brass, etc. | Antibacterial property | Bacteriostatic rate |
| 4 | Ni, Al, TiO2, PTFE, TiN, SiO2, etc. | Hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties | Static contact angle, surface free energy |
| 5 | TiO2, ZnO, MgO, SnO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, etc. | Adsorbed gas or gas sensitivity properties | Resistivity, electrical conductivity |
| 6 | Ti, Al, TiO2, WO3, SiO2, SnO2, TiN, etc. | Structural color effect | Reflectance, transmittance, refractive index |
| 7 | SiO2, Al2O3, LaB6, etc. | Heat resistant or warmness | Thermal stability, Thermal insulation coefficient, Thermal conductivity |
| 8 | Cu, Ag, Pt | Improved dyeing fastness | Light fastness, washing fastness |