Applications of Plasma Technologies to Material Processing [electronic resource].

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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Plasma Reactors; Chapter 3: Plasma Applications; 3.1 Plasma Cleaning; 3.2 Plasma to Enhance Adhesion; 3.3 Plasma for Food and Packaging; 3.4 Plasma Deposition of Hard Coatings; 3.5 Plasma Deposition of Passivating Anti-Corrosion Coatings; 3.6 Plasma Treatments of Textiles; 3.7 Plasma Treatments for Biomedical Applications; 3.8 Plasma Treatments for Energy; 3.8.1 Application in Photovoltaics; 3.8.2 Application in Energy Production; 3.9 Combinatorial Material Processing by Plasmas

Chapter 4: Concluding RemarksReferences; Index

This book provides a survey of the latest research and developments in plasma technology. In an easy and comprehensive manner, it explores what plasma is and the technologies utilized to produce plasma. It then investigates the main applications and their benefits. Different from other books on the topic that focus on specific aspects of plasma technology, the intention is to provide an introduction to all aspects related to plasma technologies. This book will be an ideal resource for graduate students studying plasma technologies, in addition to researchers in physics, engineering, and materials science Features Accessible and easy to understand Provides simple yet exhaustive explanations of the foundations Explores the latest technologies and is filled with practical applications and case studies

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