Laboratory

Surface Engineering Laboratory

Department

Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Funding agency(ies)

CRSNG, IRSC, NanoQuébec, FRQNT, MRIFCE

Manufacturer (model)

Built in the laboratory

Commissioning

2016

Equipment Description

This atmospheric-pressure plasma reactor is designed for the surface treatment of cylindrical insulating materials with an external diameter of 7 mm. It enables the treatment of the inner surface of vascular grafts. A dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) is generated in argon, while an atomizer allows the injection of a liquid precursor (organic, organosilicon, or other molecule) to deposit a thin film with an adjustable thickness depending on the treatment duration.

Technical Specifications

• Treated surface: Inner surface of the vascular graft over a 6 cm length

• Operating pressure: Atmospheric pressure (760 Torr)

• Possible working gas: Ar

• Injection system: Atomizer

• Operating frequency: 1–45 kHz

  
  

Areas of expertise

• Surface treatment of flexible, insulating cylindrical materials

• Surface modification

• Atmospheric-pressure plasma deposition

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