Plasma-polymer interactions in a dielectric barrier discharge

Atmospheric pressure plasma treatment of polymers is routinely used to improve surface properties such as adhesion and wettability. These changes in properties occur by functionalization of the surface by radicals and ions generated in the plasma, typically oxidizing the surface and increasing surfa...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on plasma science 2005-04, Vol.33 (2), p.250-251
Main Authors: Bhoj, A.N., Kushner, M.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesion
Atmospheric-pressure plasmas
Avalanche
Barometric pressure
Cathodes
Dielectric barrier discharge
Dielectrics
Electron avalanche
Electrons
modeling
plasma
Plasma chemistry
Plasma devices
Plasma properties
polymer
Polymers
Radicals
Surface discharges
Surface properties
Surface treatment
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Summary:Atmospheric pressure plasma treatment of polymers is routinely used to improve surface properties such as adhesion and wettability. These changes in properties occur by functionalization of the surface by radicals and ions generated in the plasma, typically oxidizing the surface and increasing surface energy. One such device used, a dielectric barrier discharge, is modeled in this study. Images show the progress of the electron avalanche across the gap and the enveloping of surface features on the polymer by the plasma.
ISSN:0093-3813
1939-9375
DOI:10.1109/TPS.2005.845899