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Advanced Plasma-Modified Textile Polymer Materials for Building Energy Retrofit Technologies.

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Title: Advanced Plasma-Modified Textile Polymer Materials for Building Energy Retrofit Technologies.
Authors: Azeem, Musaddaq1 (AUTHOR), Amor, Nesrine2 (AUTHOR), Kashif, Muhammad1 (AUTHOR), Noman, Muhammad Tayyab2 (AUTHOR)
Source: Polymers (20734360). Jun2026, Vol. 18 Issue 11, p1395. 24p.
Subjects: Plasma treatment of textiles, Retrofitting of buildings, Solar reflectors, Energy consumption, Surfaces (Technology), Polypropylene, Hydrophobic interactions, Polyethylene terephthalate
Abstract: Buildings account for a significant share of global energy consumption and carbon emissions, creating an urgent need for advanced energy retrofit technologies. This review critically examines the role of plasma-modified textile polymer materials in improving the energy efficiency and durability of building retrofit systems. Various textile polymers, including polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, PET), polypropylene (PP), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyamide (PA), and fiber-reinforced composites, are evaluated in relation to plasma surface engineering approaches, including atmospheric plasma, dielectric barrier discharge (DBD), and plasma jet treatment. Reported studies demonstrate that plasma treatment significantly alters surface morphology and chemistry, resulting in increased surface roughness, enhanced wettability, improved coating adhesion, and superior hydrophobic behavior. Water contact angles increased from approximately 70° to 145° depending on polymer type and plasma conditions, while reflective coating performance improved with solar reflectance enhancements of approximately 10–15%. Plasma-treated reflective roofing and shading textiles also showed reductions in building cooling energy demand of approximately 18–25% and roof temperature decreases of 10–15 °C. Furthermore, plasma-induced surface activation improved durability, ultraviolet (UV) resistance, and weather stability of textile membranes used in facade and roofing applications. The review also discusses industrial challenges related to scalability, plasma aging effects, energy consumption, and long-term performance. Plasma-modified systems demonstrate strong potential for multifunctional, lightweight, and sustainable building envelope technologies for future energy-efficient construction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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