Laboratory

Surface Engineering Laboratory

Department

Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Funding agency(ies)

CRSNG, IRSC, NanoQuébec, FRQNT, MRIFCE, iBiomat

Manufacturer (model)

Built in the laboratory

Commissioning

2007

Equipment Description

This atmospheric-pressure plasma reactor is designed for the surface treatment of planar materials, particularly glass, polymer films, fabrics, and similar substrates. It enables continuous longitudinal surface treatment to simulate an industrial production line. A dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) is generated in an adjustable gas mixture according to the desired final properties. An atomizer can also be used to inject a liquid precursor (organic, organosilicon, or other compounds) to deposit thin films with an adjustable thickness depending on the treatment duration.

Technical Specifications

• Treated surface area: Adjustable (a few cm²)

• Operating pressure: Atmospheric pressure (760 Torr)

• Possible working gases: N₂, Ar, He, N₂:H₂, N₂:N₂O

• Injection system: Atomizer

• Operating frequency: 3–25 kHz

• Treatment temperature: Approximately room temperature

  
  

Areas of expertise

• Surface treatment of planar 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/or 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