Abstract
Microplasmas were used for the surface treatment of small-diameter polyethylene (PE) tubing. The density of the microplasma was measured using a microwave cavity disgnostic. A monochromator helped in observing plasma light output at various positions along the PE tube to assess uniformity. To the lumenal surface of the PE tubing, a poly(ethylene oxide) surfactant was immobilized with an argon microplasma discharge. The properties of the inner surface of the PE tubing and the emitted light intensity indicated a correlation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4539-4546 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 96 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 15 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)