INP

Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology
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17489 Greifswald
GERMANY

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The Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) is the largest non-university institute in the field of low temperature plasmas, their basics and technical applications in Europe. The institute carries out research and development from idea to prototype. The topics focus on the needs of the market. At present, plasmas for materials and energy as well as for environment and health are the focus of interest.

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Method and device for the plasma-aided treatment of surfaces

The invention relates to a method and a series of devices for dry cleaning, activating, modifying, coating, and biologically decontaminating (degerming, disinfecting, sterilizing) surfaces by means of an atmospheric pressure plasma generated using a surface barrier discharge. The invention is used for dry cleaning, activating, coating, modifying, and biologically contaminating surfaces by means of an atmospheric pressure plasma generated in a defined, flowing gas atmosphere by a surface barrier discharge, comprising a high-voltage electrode that is covered with a dielectric or ferroelectric material, an electrically conducting grounded contact electrode, a high-voltage supply, a gas supply, and a gas nozzle (encompassing a gas outlet). Said gas nozzle is located in the direct vicinity of the grounded contact electrode, is integrated into the contact electrode, or acts as the grounded contact electrode. Furthermore, the gas outlet is designed such that a discharged gas flow is directed to the contact point of the grounded contact electrode. The method is characterized in that the contact electrode including the gas nozzle and the material that is to be treated are moved relative to one another.

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WOWO2009019156A226.07.2008-----------expired
EPEP2208217B126.07.200816.09.2015expired
USUS8557187B212.02.201015.10.2013expired
JPJP2010536131A08.04.2010-----------expired
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