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# [Plasma Treatment Articles](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles) | Plasma Treatment

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## How Universities Use Plasma Systems to Advance Their Research

Plasma Treatment | 3 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/how-universities-use-plasma-systems-to-advance-their-research)

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[![How Universities Use Plasma Systems to Advance Their Research](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/Inner_pages/Reactive_Ion_Etching.png)

## How Universities Use Plasma Systems to Advance Their Research

Plasma Treatment | 3 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/how-universities-use-plasma-systems-to-advance-their-research)

[![Understanding Plasma Activation of Polypropylene (PP) Benefits and Applications](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Home/Automotive.jpg)

## Understanding Plasma Activation of Polypropylene (PP) Benefits and Applications

Plasma Activation, Plasma Treatment, Overview Activation | 3 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/understanding-plasma-activation-of-polypropylene-benefits-and-applications)

[![Benefits of PCB Desmear with the Plasma Etching Process](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/blog-images/microcontroller-on-pcb.jpg)

## Benefits of PCB Desmear with the Plasma Etching Process

Plasma Etching, Plasma Treatment | 2 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/benefits-of-pcb-desmear-with-the-plasma-etching-process)

[![How to Optimize Bonding of PDMS to a Substrate](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/blog-images/microfluidic-biochip-to-identify-proteins.jpg)

## How to Optimize Bonding of PDMS to a Substrate

Plasma Activation, Plasma Treatment | 4 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/how-to-optimize-bonding-of-pdms-to-a-substrate)

[![How does dielectric barrier discharge help manufacturers?](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/Inner_pages/Dielectric-barrier-discharge.jpeg)

## How does dielectric barrier discharge help manufacturers?

Plasma Activation, Plasma Treatment | 4 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/how-does-dielectric-barrier-discharge-help-manufacturers)

[![Best Practice for Plasma Activation of Microfluidic Devices](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/blog-images/microfluidic-device.jpg)

## Best Practice for Plasma Activation of Microfluidic Devices

Plasma Activation, Plasma Treatment | 4 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/best-practice-for-plasma-activation-of-microfluidic-devices)

[![7 Important Vacuum Chamber Applications Every Manufacturer Should Know](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/vacuum-chambers/complete-vacuum-chamber-systems.jpg)

## 7 Important Vacuum Chamber Applications Every Manufacturer Should Know

Plasma Treatment, Vacuum Chambers | 3 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/7-important-vacuum-chamber-applications-every-manufacturer-should-know)

[![The Dirty Secret of Flame Treatment in Manufacturing](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/blog-images/flame-treatment-alternatives.jpg)

## The Dirty Secret of Flame Treatment in Manufacturing

Plasma Activation, Plasma Treatment | 2 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/the-dirty-secret-of-flame-treatment-in-manufacturing)

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## The Best Bonding Prep for Low Surface Energy Materials

Plasma Activation, Plasma Treatment | 3 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/the-best-bonding-prep-for-low-surface-energy-materials)

[![Best Tips to Improve Water-based Paint Adhesion in Manufacturing](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/blog-images/car-paint-without-primer.png)

## Best Tips to Improve Water-based Paint Adhesion in Manufacturing

Plasma Activation, Plasma Treatment | 3 min read 

](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/best-tips-to-improve-water-based-paint-adhesion-in-manufacturing)

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