Plasma Technology for Hyperfunctional Surfaces is based on a project backed by the European Union, and is an essential resource for all those concerned with application-oriented plasma technology research.

Clearly divided in three sections, the first part is dedicated to the fundamentals of plasma and offers information about scientific and theoretical plasma topics, plasma production, surface treatment process and characterization.

The second section focuses on technological aspects and plasma process applications in textile, food packaging and biomedical sectors.

Part Three is devoted to concerns about the environmental sustainability of plasma processes.

Contents

Part I: Introduction to Plasma Technology for Surface Functionalisation

1. Introduction to Plasma and Plasma Technology
2. Plasma Systems for Surface Treatment
3. Plasma-Surface Interactions
4. Process Diagnostics by Optical Emission Spectroscopy
5. Surface Analysis for Plasma Treatment Characterization

Part II: Hyperfunctional Surfaces for Textiles, Food and Biomedical Applications

6. Tuning the Surface Properties of Textile Materials
7. Preventing Biofilm Formation on Biomedical Surfaces
8. Oxygen Barriers for Polymer Food Packaging
9. Anti-Wear Coatings for Food Processing
10. Physics and Chemistry of Nonthermal Plasma at Atmospheric Pressure Relevant to Surface Treatment

Part III: Economical, Ecological, and Safety Aspects

11. Economic Aspects
12. Environment and Safety

Index

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