Alter Surface Chemistry
The ability to control and tailor surfaces with specific chemical functionalities is oftentimes critical for studying surface interactions of materials or improving interfacial, biological, and electronic properties for optimal material performance. Depending on the process gas and processing conditions used, plasma can alter the surface to be more hydrophilic or hydrophobic, or to introduce specific chemical functionalities to the surface without affecting the bulk material. This page provides brief summaries on the application of plasma treatment to alter surface chemistry.
Silicone
Silicone elastomers are widely used in medical devices and soft robotic systems because of their flexibility, chemical stability, and ease of fabrication. Examples include breast implants, urinary catheters, neural shunts, pacemaker leads, tubing,...
Wunderlichips
For many microfluidic laboratories and early-stage companies, device fabrication can become a significant demand on time and resources. While many groups are capable of fabricating their own chips, doing so often requires dedicated cleanroom...
Kloe
Kloe France and Harrick Plasma equipment have powered breakthroughs in microfabrication, biochips, and lab-on-chip development. Across leading research institutes worldwide, scientists rely on this complementary pairing: Kloe France provides...
Optical Fibers
Optical fibers, ranging from silica glass to specialty polymer and PDMS-based waveguides, are integral to telecommunications, sensing, and biomedical applications. Achieving reliable performance from optical fibers hinges on precise surface...
Glass Slides
Glass slides and coverslips are essential substrates in microscopy. To ensure reliable and high-clarity imaging, it is critical that these surfaces are free of organic contamination. Plasma treatment offers an efficient, chemical-free solution for...