--- title: Plasma Applications | Thierry Corporation description: Changing surface chemistry with plasma technology and its processing methods are used in many industrial and research applications. image: https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Services/manufacturing-system-maintenance.jpg --- ![search_icon](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/search.png?width=18&height=18&name=search.png) [![login](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/log_in.png?width=28&height=28&name=log_in.png) Thierry Germany](https://www.thierry-gmbh.de/en/) [![logo](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/logo.png?width=193&height=67&name=logo.png "logo")](https://www.thierry-corp.com/?hsLang=en) [**Shop for OEM Masters**](https://store.thierry-corp.com/store/) [**REQUEST A QUOTE**](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma/request-plasma-system-quotation?hsLang=en) ##### [Plasma Technology  ](https://www.thierry-corp.com?hsLang=en) ##### [Applications](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-technology/applications) # Plasma Treatment Applications ![thierry-corp-plasma-coating](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/blog-images/thierry-corp-plasma-coating.png) Changing surface chemistry with plasma technology and its processing methods are used in many industrial and research applications. Surface treatment of a material with a dry method of cleaning, activation, etching and deposition are powerful, cost effective process options. The ability to perform process options with control, repeatability and scalable equipment make plasma treatment a desirable core competency for any manufacturing company or research team. #### eBook #### Manufacturer’s Surface Activation Guide for Improved Adhesion [Download](https://www.thierry-corp.com/manufacturers-surface-activation-guide-for-improved-adhesion?hsLang=en) [![plasma_activation](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/main/plasma_activation.jpg) ](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-activation?hsLang=en) ### [Plasma Activation With plasma activation, non-reactive or non-wettable surfaces can be modified to obtain higher surface energy, better wetting ,and better adhesion properties. This increase in adhesion leads to an improvement in product performance and reliability. Manufacturing processes are easy to set up, optimize and control. Reasonable and even very short process takt times can be achieved in most materials of choice used in industry today.](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-activation?hsLang=en) [Learn about Plasma Activation](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-activation?hsLang=en) [![PDMS_bonding](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/main/PDMS_bonding.jpg) ](https://www.thierry-corp.com/pdms-bonding-microfluidics?hsLang=en) ### [PDMS Bonding & Microfluidics An important field for low pressure plasma is the activation of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for the design and production of microfluidic systems in medical and industrial applications. These devices are produced from a special class of PDMS bonded to glass, itself or other polymers. A common PDMS is Dow Sylgard 184 which is designed and structured individually for each specific application. Microfluidics manufacturers use plasma treatment to enable bonding PDMS components, polymers or to Si-containing elements like glass or pure silicon.](https://www.thierry-corp.com/pdms-bonding-microfluidics?hsLang=en) [Learn about PDMS Bonding & Microfluidics](https://www.thierry-corp.com/pdms-bonding-microfluidics?hsLang=en) [![plasma_cleaning](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/main/plasma_cleaning.jpg) ](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-cleaning?hsLang=en) ### [Plasma Cleaning Plasma Cleaning is the process of removing unwanted contaminants from a surface by gasification or changing the phase of the foreign material (solid or liquid) to a gas. This gas is then removed from the area of the surface resulting in clean material. Plasma cleaning addresses a broad group of manufacturing operations to include; plasma cleaning (to remove organic materials), plasma cleaning (to remove inorganic materials), antiseptic plasma cleaning (to remove biological elements), ultra-fine plasma cleaning (to improve aerospace and micromechanical devices), and degreasing. Plasma cleaning eliminates the need for solvents and other cleaning methods that produce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) for a cleaner and safer manufacturing process.](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-cleaning?hsLang=en) [Learn about Plasma Cleaning](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-cleaning?hsLang=en) [![plasma_coating](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/main/plasma_coating.jpg) ](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-coating?hsLang=en) ### [Plasma Coating Plasma coating is an application that uses an additive process that modifies the properties of a material surface. With the help of this treatment method, surfaces can be made hydrophobic, hydrophilic, scratch or corrosion resistant, metallized or many other chemical or molecular surface terminations.](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-coating?hsLang=en) [Learn about Plasma Coating](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-coating?hsLang=en) [![low_friction_coating](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/main/low_friction_coating.jpg) ](https://www.thierry-corp.com/low-friction-coating?hsLang=en) ### [Low Friction Coating Low friction coating is the process of applying a plasma deposited layer of material to a high friction surface that would typically be tacky or binding. This is often done on the surface of elastomeric O-rings or seals to ease handling during manufacturing and product assembly. This process also makes the O-rings less tacky so they can be vibatory bowl fed for use with automation systems or equipment for product assembly.](https://www.thierry-corp.com/low-friction-coating?hsLang=en) [Learn about Low Friction Coating](https://www.thierry-corp.com/low-friction-coating?hsLang=en) ![Dielectric_Barrier_Discharge](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/Inner_pages/Dielectric_Barrier_Discharge.jpeg) ### Dielectric Barrier Discharge A dielectric barrier discharge is a dry method of plasma treatment which doesn't generate waste water or require drying of the material after treatment. Plasma is produced by two electrodes with a dielectric between these electrodes to limit the current flow in the plasma. This low density plasma can be described as Dielectric Barrier Discharge or DBD for short.  This method of plasma production is also called silent discharge due the current limiting dielectric controlling the rate of ionization of the gas.  This relatively low density plasma produces controlled ionization of the available gas generating little to no detectable sound.  This method of low level density plasma production is useful in gas plasma processing like ozone generation, gas reforming, and broad area low level activation processes.   [Learn about dielectric barrier discharge](https://www.thierry-corp.com/dielectric-barrier-discharge?hsLang=en) [![plasma_etching](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/main/plasma_etching.jpg) ](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-etching?hsLang=en) ### [Plasma Etching Plasma etching is the process of removing material from a surface by gasification or changing the phase of the material to a gas. This gas is then removed from the general area of the surface. Plasma etching describes a broad group of operations to include; Non corrosive etching, corrosive service etching, or physical etching.](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-etching?hsLang=en) [Learn about Plasma Etching](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-etching?hsLang=en) [![RIE](https://www.thierry-corp.com/hubfs/Thierry_Aug20/Plasma_applications/main/RIE.jpg) ](https://www.thierry-corp.com/reactive-ion-etching-rie?hsLang=en) ### [RIE - Reactive Ion Etching Though the terms “RIE” (reactive ion etching) and “plasma etching” are often used synonymously, they are in fact not the same. Plasma etching is an umbrella term for all etching procedures that can be performed with plasma while RIE is a subtype which employs the acceleration of the charged ions toward the surface of the part. This acceleration increases the etch rate of atoms directionally. Meaning the etch rate of the material perpendicular to the surface is faster that the etch rate of the material parallel to the surface. In RIE the process of this differential velocity or differential etching rate means you can have less distance between etched features. This allows the size of the features produced to get smaller and the density of the features to increase. RIE is commonly used in the semiconductor and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS).](https://www.thierry-corp.com/reactive-ion-etching-rie?hsLang=en) [Learn about Reactive Ion Etching](https://www.thierry-corp.com/reactive-ion-etching-rie?hsLang=en) #### Consultation #### Request a Manufacturing Process Consultation [Request](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma/request-a-manufacturing-process-consultation?hsLang=en) ## Recent Plasma Treatment Articles [![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 Read More ](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/how-universities-use-plasma-systems-to-advance-their-research?hsLang=en) [![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 Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic superhero, ideal for manufacturing tough, robust products ranging from car bumpers and medical devices to high-performance fabrics for harsh environments. In... Read More ](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-treatment-articles/understanding-plasma-activation-of-polypropylene-benefits-and-applications?hsLang=en) [![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 When multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs) are produced, they utilize base circuit panels manufactured from glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin. However, when holes are drilled through the various... 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