Laboratory

Department of Mining, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering

Department

Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Funding agency(ies)

CRSNG, IRSC, NanoQuébec, FRQNT, MRIFCE

Manufacturer (model)

Built in the laboratory

Commissioning

2002

Equipment Description

This small atmospheric-pressure plasma reactor is specifically designed for the amination of planar material surfaces, particularly polymer films, fabrics, and similar substrates. A dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) is generated in a nitrogen–hydrogen gas mixture, enabling hydroxyl groups at the outermost surface of the material—particularly those arising from moisture—to be replaced by amine groups.

Technical Specifications

• Support dimensions (and maximum sample size): 5 × 7.5 cm

• Treated surface area: 2.5 × 2.5 cm at the center of the support

• Operating pressure: Atmospheric pressure (760 Torr)

• Working gas: N₂ (95%) : H₂ (5%) mixture

• Operating frequency: 3 kHz

• Operating voltage: 10 kV

• Treatment temperature: Approximately room temperature

  
  

Areas of expertise

• Surface amination

• Atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment

Conditions of Use

Training on the instrument or use of the instrument by a research professional is required. Available to academic and industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Industry

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Reservations

Pascale Chevalier Ph. D.

pascale.chevallier@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca

418-525-4444 poste 52381