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PLASMA ACTIVATION [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Techniques and Processes
  • Plasma Physics
  • Chemical Engineering
CONT

Plasma activation (or plasma functionalization) is a method of functionalizing a surface by means of plasma processing. It is done with the intent to alter or improve adhesion properties of surfaces prior to coating, painting, etc.

Key term(s)
  • plasma functionalisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques industrielles
  • Physique des plasmas
  • Génie chimique
DEF

Augmentation de l’énergie de surface par enlèvement de contaminants sur la surface ou par réaction chimique avec celle-ci.

OBS

Dans de nombreux cas, une activation est nécessaire avant l'étape suivante de revêtement afin d'améliorer la mouillabilité et l'adhésion du revêtement.

Spanish

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