Energy starts at the surface
Batteries, fuel cells, photovoltaic panels, green hydrogen: the performance and lifetime of energy devices depend on what happens at their interfaces.
The surface challenge
In batteries, fuel cells and solar panels, most efficiency losses come from the interfaces. An electrode that does not wet the electrolyte properly, a poorly functionalised membrane, or a current collector with fragile adhesion: each one holds back device performance, durability and safety.
Traditional wet methods (chemical primers, solvents, acid treatments) are costly, polluting and often incompatible with the fragile materials used in the energy sector. Atmospheric pressure plasma offers a dry, in-line alternative that tunes surface chemistry to the nanometre without altering the bulk of the material.
From the battery cell to the photovoltaic module, by way of green hydrogen electrolysers, plasma prepares, cleans and functionalises the critical surfaces of the energy transition.
What plasma changes
Electrode wettability
Increase contact between electrode and electrolyte to gain usable capacity and cycle life in lithium-ion and solid-state batteries.
Membrane functionalisation
Tune the chemistry of ion-exchange membranes (PEMFC, electrolysers) to improve proton conductivity and selectivity.
Active layer adhesion
Durably fix active materials, separators and collectors in place to prevent delamination under thermal and mechanical cycling.
Substrate preparation
Activate glass, polymer and metal surfaces before depositing conductive, photovoltaic or catalytic layers.
Module encapsulation
Improve the adhesion of encapsulant films on solar panels so they resist humidity and UV cycling over 25 years.
Solvent-free cleaning
Remove organic residues and native oxides before cell assembly, without aggressive chemical baths.
Frequently treated materials
This list is indicative. The vast majority of polymers, metals, glasses and composites used in the energy sector can be treated with DBD plasma. The best way to confirm your case is to send us a description of your part and your objective.
The energy transition is decided at the surface.
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