The experimental reactor built in the frame of this project was loaded with copper which represents a highly catalytic material. Upon exposure to O-atoms a thin oxide film of pronounced morphology was synthesized. Such a surface finished caused extensive recombination of O-atoms and thus strong gradients in the concentration of the neutral oxygen atoms. Systematic measurements allowed for estimation of oxidation (non)uniformity due to said gradients. Co-authors are experts who helped in the construction of the system and interpretation of results.
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I performed treatment of textile samples made from pure cellulose. Samples were exposed to oxygen plasma with high oxygen atom density (measured by my probe) for different periods in order to obtain better adhesion of ZnO nanoparticles. Such treatment allowed for anti-bacterial of the textiles. Very interesting, the biodegradability of cellulose material was improved significantly due to plasma treatment. This is an interdisciplinary work performed by experts in specific niches.
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I selected this paper among achievements in 2016 because this journal is ranked number 1 or 2 in the field of surface science. This work was performed in collaboration with a group from France and India with the aim of plasma treatment that should improve adhesion to polymer matrix in future natural fiber enforced plastics. I performed plasma treatment and characterization, but the key contributors are from the famous polymer center at Mahatma Gandhi University. We managed to obtain significantly improved adhesion on the plasma treated fibers what was explained by selective removal of lignin upon interaction with O-atoms.
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