Plasma treatments, categories

Low Temperature (Non Equilibrium) Plasmas The rigorous classification of plasma treatments is difficult, however, from the viewpoint of the treated surface there are three broad categories ... 

Further treatment options for non-stockpile bulk chemicals include direct destruction in a plasma arc system (see below) or even treatment in the EDS. With all of these options available, this category is well covered. 

Essentially, physical methods are employed on natural fiber during processing in order to separate natural fiber bundles into individual filaments and also to modify the surface structure of the fibers so as to improve the use of natural fibers in composites. Physical methods can be divided into two categories viz (1) steam explosion and thermomechanical processes and (2) plasma, dielectric barrier techniques, radiation modification, ultrasonic treatment, and corona discharge. In an effort to impart and improve reactivity, these physical treatments have been used to modify thermoplastic polymeric films like polyethylene and polypropylene and thermosets, such as epoxy. 

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