A recent study published in Scientific Reports examines how metallic thin films, specifically cobalt layers used in hard disk drives (HDDs), can be modified to improve their performance and ...

Plasma surface activation of PTFE tubing promotes adhesive bonding to hubs and connectors, enhances uniform adhesion of biocompatible coatings, and enables solid and permanent ink marking.

Polymers play a vital role in medicine, they have widespread applications in drug delivery systems and biomedical devices because of their easy fabricability, low cost, chemical stability, and ...

The bonding of difficult materials can be improved by plasma treatment, according to PVA TePla, a company with sites in Germany and the USA – silicone and PTFE are amongst the firm’s specialities. It ...

Employed in laboratories and small-scale production settings, tabletop plasma cleaners and accessories are suitable for performing a variety of surface treatment operations, including nanoscale ...

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Nonthermal and thermal plasmas are used in the industrial, engineering, medical, and research industries. Plasma composition is an important parameter in any plasma process. Using optical emission ...

Plasma, the fourth state of matter, is created by applying electrical energy to a gas, causing ion formation. When an energy source, such as electrical energy or radio waves, transfers energy to gas ...

Process reliability and faster technology deployment are two of the most pressing manufacturing challenges currently facing the semiconductor industry. In a world of ever-evolving technology and ...