Plasma Processing

C-Tech Innovation is experienced in the investigation and development of plasmas in a variety of forms, and has developed an Atmospheric Pressure Non-Equilibrium Plasma ("APNEP").

Applications

Our unique microwave based plasma system has been successfully demonstrated in numerous key applications including;

• Dry degreasing of metals
• Production and modification of nanoparticles; e.g. nanodeposition of silver for antimicrobial surfaces
• Adhesion enhancements of polymers

Furthermore, when used in conjunction with oxidation catalysts, this plasma provides a highly effective device for destruction of airborne pollutants and is currently being trialled as an advanced air purification and gas cleaning device with applications including;

• Odour abatement for emissions from e.g. chemical companies or commercial kitchens
• Removal of specific toxicants from industrial gas emissions

Technology

Our plasma system is unique.  It provides some of the highly beneficial processing properties normally only associated with vacuum plasmas.  However by operating at atmospheric pressure the APNEP is able to provide the same beneficial properties but in a much more cost effective design.

Additionally, when compared with conventional atmospheric pressure plasmas, the APNEP plasma is considerably lower temperature and significantly non-equilibrium in nature.  This means that a greater variety of materials can be treated, including polymers and textiles.  Processing can be extremely rapid, enabling continuous processing as well as batch.

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