Plasma Techniques

Plasma techniques involve using plasma, the fourth state of matter composed of energized, charged particles, to modify or treat surfaces. These methods can clean, sterilize, or alter the properties of materials without physical contact or liquids. For example, plasma treatments are used in medicine to improve tissue compatibility of implants, in electronics to clean or etch circuit boards, and in textiles to enhance dye adherence. The process typically involves exposing a material to a controlled plasma environment, which changes surface characteristics at a microscopic level, often improving adhesion, wettability, or biocompatibility.