Medical equipment, Plasma
Unmet need
Plasma is the fourth state of matter. Cold atmospheric plasma, which operates at or near room temperature, enables controlled chemical reactions without heating treated materials. As a result, it is widely used across various industries such as textiles, electronics, agriculture, and medicine, because it offers faster processing, lower environmental impact, and reduced costs compared to conventional chemical or vacuum-based treatments.
However, most current systems rely on a single, fixed plasma composition. Increasingly complex applications (such as advanced wound disinfection, precise surface modification in electronics, and targeted biomedical treatments) require a more dynamic and adaptable approach. There is therefore a clear need for a technology capable of controlling and adjusting plasma composition in real time, enabling application-specific optimization and enhanced performance.
Technology overview
This technology is a cold atmospheric plasma generation system capable of producing two or more distinct plasma types derived from different gases. The plasma composition can be dynamically adjusted based on real-time feedback from the surface being treated, enabling precise and adaptive processing.
At the core of this technology is a controlled micro gas-jet architecture that generates and modulates plasma concentration without relying on mechanical components. This design ensures high precision, reliability, and suitability for demanding applications in medical and electronic device manufacturing.
This technology can be manufactured by using laser cutting or laser sintering, which significantly reduces costs compared to conventional methods.
Market applications
- Electronic systems
- Medical applications
Competitive advantage
- Real-time feedback control and composition
- Rapid gas composition switching using pulsed jets
- Cost-effective manufacturing
- Sustainable and Chemical-Free Processing
Business opportunity
- Partnership for R&D collaboration and/or licensing
Stephen Reuter
Full Professor
Department of Engineering Physics
Expertise
Nadia Nour
Technology Transfer Manager
