A Detailed Comparison between RF and Microwave Afterglows in N2 Gas Mixtures for Surface Nitriding

Описание: A Detailed Comparison between RF and Microwave Afterglows in N2 Gas Mixtures for Surface Nitriding of TiO2 Films

Exploring Plasma Afterglows for TiO₂ Surface Nitriding

Plasmas, or ionized gases, are widely used in material processing, and their "afterglows" (the lingering effects after the plasma is turned off) can play a crucial role in applications like improving the surface properties of titanium dioxide (TiO₂). In this study, we compare two types of plasmas—radio-frequency (RF) and microwave (HF)—and their afterglows to understand their effectiveness in nitriding TiO₂ surfaces.

Key Findings:
🔹 Plasma Length & Afterglows: RF plasma extends much longer (25 cm) than HF plasma (6 cm), creating a longer-lasting afterglow that allows more interactions with the material.
🔹 Color Differences: The RF afterglow is pink and then turns yellow, a sign of nitrogen recombination. The HF afterglow follows a similar pattern but in different conditions.
🔹 More Excited Molecules in RF: The RF plasma excites nitrogen molecules more efficiently, potentially making it more effective for material treatment.
🔹 Surface Nitriding Results: The RF plasma created the most nitrogen-rich TiO₂ layer, likely due to lower oxygen contamination. However, when hydrogen was added, the nitriding effect weakened in both cases.

A new HF reactor with lower oxygen levels is in progress to match RF's nitriding effectiveness. These findings could improve plasma-based materials processing for various industrial applications!

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