WO2021181879A1 - 誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置、及び、誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置のプラズマ放電開始方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a dielectric barrier type plasma generator and a method for starting plasma discharge of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator.
- Plasma generators are used in the manufacturing process of plastics, paper, fibers, semiconductors, liquid crystals, films, etc. For example, by irradiating plasma generated by a plasma generator, surface treatment is performed to improve the hydrophilicity, adhesiveness, print adhesion, etc. of the surface to be irradiated, and organic substances on the surface to be irradiated are removed and cleaned. Or an oxide film can be formed on the surface of the irradiation target.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing a conventional plasma generator.
- Patent Document 1 includes a pair of electrodes 201 and 201 facing each other, and plasma generation in which the facing surface 202 of one electrode 201 and the facing surface 202 of the other electrode 201 are inclined in opposite directions.
- the device 200 is disclosed.
- a large number of streamer discharges S are generated in the opposite region 202 by applying a voltage between the electrodes 201 and 201 while introducing the plasma generation gas G from the upper surface opening.
- the plasma generation gas G is introduced from the gas introduction hole 223 through the orifice 225 of the injection plate 224 into the facing region 202, it is accelerated by the orifice 225 and injected into the facing region 202 at high speed.
- the injection causes a turbulent flow of the plasma generation gas G, and the streamer discharge S is diffused and dispersed in the facing region 202.
- Patent Document 1 discloses that a uniform plasma can be generated by adopting the above configuration.
- the electrode layer is designed to be thick in order to hold the dielectric by the electrode portion and secure the overall strength.
- the dielectric is affected by the difference in the coefficient of linear expansion between the dielectric and the electrode metal, and the dielectric is very fragile, which poses a problem from the viewpoint of life. Ceramic materials are generally used for the dielectric, and metal is used for the electrodes.
- the plasma generator 200 disclosed in Patent Document 1 attempts to generate plasma P substantially uniformly over the entire facing region 202 by generating turbulent flow.
- the plasma blown out from the outlet is sufficiently uniform.
- the plasma generated at a position far from the outlet of the opposite region 202 disappears while moving to the outlet. Therefore, it cannot be said that the plasma is uniformly ejected from the entire region of the outlet.
- the lifetime of the active species generated by plasma is short, and the plasma generated at a position far from the outlet of the opposite region 202, that is, at a position far from the object to be processed, disappears while moving to the outlet, and is efficient. It is not possible to inject plasma.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to efficiently generate plasma in the vicinity of the air outlet, and to uniformly inject plasma from the entire region of the air outlet. It is an object of the present invention to provide a dielectric barrier type plasma generator. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for starting plasma discharge of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator.
- the dielectric barrier type plasma generator according to the present invention is Dielectric substrate and The high voltage side electrode provided on the first surface side of the dielectric substrate and The low voltage side electrode provided on the second surface side of the dielectric substrate and It is provided with an electric introduction section provided at one end of the high voltage side electrode.
- a gas flow path for flowing gas from one end side to the other end side is formed between the dielectric substrate and the low voltage side electrode.
- an outlet for blowing out the gas flowing through the gas flow path and the plasma generated in the gas flow path is formed.
- the dielectric substrate is characterized by having a portion that becomes thinner as the thickness approaches the outlet.
- the dielectric barrier type plasma generator of the present invention since the dielectric substrate has a portion that becomes thinner as it approaches the outlet, the capacitance increases as the thickness approaches the outlet. Then, a discharge occurs at a place where the voltage applied to the gas exceeds the dielectric breakdown voltage. Therefore, by setting the inclination of the thickness of the dielectric substrate so as to exceed the dielectric breakdown voltage in the vicinity of the air outlet, plasma can be generated in the vicinity of the air outlet. As a result, plasma can be uniformly ejected from the entire region of the air outlet. Moreover, since plasma is generated in the vicinity of the air outlet, the plasma generation efficiency is excellent.
- the dielectric barrier type plasma generator of the present invention does not use microwaves, it is not necessary to perform impedance matching or the like for microwave transmission. Therefore, the shapes of the dielectric substrate, the high voltage side electrode, and the air outlet are not particularly limited. Moreover, since microwaves are not used, it is not necessary to take measures against leakage of electromagnetic waves. Further, the plasma generated by the microwave is generated at a high density in the antinode portion of the standing wave having a strong electric field strength. The standing wave is generated not only in the input direction of the microwave but also in the direction orthogonal to the input direction. Therefore, when the air outlet is viewed from the front, places where the plasma density is high and places where the plasma density is low are alternately generated.
- the dielectric barrier type plasma generator of the present invention is a dielectric barrier type, and since discharge is generated at a place where the voltage applied to the gas exceeds the dielectric breakdown voltage, the dielectric breakdown occurs in the vicinity of the air outlet. By setting the inclination of the thickness of the dielectric substrate so as to exceed the voltage, plasma can be uniformly ejected from the entire region of the outlet.
- a power supply device having an applied voltage of 3 kV to 20 kV and a frequency of 20 kHz to 150 kHz.
- plasma can be suitably generated by the dielectric barrier method.
- the reason why the upper limit is set to 150 kHz is that the wavelength takes into consideration the plasma irradiation length, and the frequency detected by the noise terminal voltage in the EMC standard is 150 kHz or more.
- the gas flow path may have a portion where the gap between the dielectric substrate and the low voltage side electrode becomes narrower as it approaches the outlet.
- the gap between the dielectric substrate and the low voltage side electrode has a portion that becomes narrower as it approaches the outlet, the amount of change in capacitance can be further increased.
- a protective layer is provided in the vicinity of the outlet and on the low voltage side electrode to prevent the material constituting the low voltage side electrode from scattering.
- a protective layer is provided in the vicinity of the location where plasma is generated, that is, in the vicinity of the outlet and on the low voltage side electrode, it is possible to suppress the material constituting the low voltage side electrode from evaporating and diffusing. It is possible to prevent the irradiated object from being contaminated.
- the dielectric substrate is preferably made of alumina or aluminum nitride.
- Alumina and aluminum nitride have a relatively low relative permittivity and relatively high strength and hardness. Therefore, if the dielectric substrate is made of alumina or aluminum nitride, the amount of plasma generated per unit electric power can be increased. Further, even if the dielectric substrate is made thinner, the risk of damage can be reduced.
- aluminum nitride has good thermal conductivity and can efficiently dissipate heat from the dielectric substrate. As a result, the temperature of the high-voltage side electrode can also be reduced, and the stress at the interface due to the thermal expansion of the aluminum nitride and the high-voltage side electrode can be reduced. As a result, the life of the present device can be extended.
- the high voltage side electrode may be a foil-shaped metal.
- the high voltage side electrode may be a sintered body containing a conductive metal.
- the sintered body containing the conductive metal can be formed by printing a metal paste. In this configuration, it is not necessary to use an adhesive when forming the high voltage side electrode on the dielectric substrate.
- the high voltage side electrode may be formed by plating, vapor deposition, sputtering, or thermal spraying. In this configuration, it is not necessary to use an adhesive when forming the high voltage side electrode on the dielectric substrate.
- the starting auxiliary member may be arranged in the vicinity of the outlet and on the second surface of the dielectric substrate.
- the starting auxiliary member is arranged near the outlet, which is a place where plasma is generated, and on the second surface of the dielectric substrate, the initial electrons are near the outlet and the space on the dielectric substrate at the initial stage of starting. Will be supplied to. This eliminates the need for a power supply device and a starter circuit device having a large power supply capacity, and can provide a compact and inexpensive plasma generator.
- gas is introduced into the gas flow path from two or more places, so that the gas flow flowing through the gas flow path is more likely to be a laminar flow.
- a light shielding member may be provided at the outlet.
- the air outlet is provided with a light-shielding member, it is possible to prevent the light generated by the electric discharge from hitting the object to be irradiated.
- the gas buffer substrate having a cavity inside may be laminated on the surface of the low voltage side electrode opposite to the dielectric substrate.
- the gas sent from the gas delivery device is stored in the cavity of the gas buffer substrate, and then flows into the gas flow path through a plurality of gas introduction paths. As a result, the gas that has flowed into the gas flow path can be evenly discharged from the outlet without disturbing the flow.
- the portion of the dielectric substrate that becomes thinner as the thickness approaches the outlet may be stepped.
- Ceramics are fragile and have the problem of insufficient mechanical strength. Therefore, the strength can be maintained by forming the portion of the dielectric substrate that becomes thinner as the thickness approaches the outlet in a stepped shape.
- the method for starting plasma discharge according to the present invention is It is a method of starting plasma discharge of a dielectric barrier type plasma generator.
- the dielectric barrier type plasma generator is Dielectric substrate and The high voltage side electrode provided on the first surface side of the dielectric substrate and The low voltage side electrode provided on the second surface side of the dielectric substrate and It is provided with an electric introduction section provided at one end of the high voltage side electrode.
- a gas flow path for flowing gas from one end side to the other end side is formed between the dielectric substrate and the low voltage side electrode.
- an outlet for blowing out the gas flowing through the gas flow path and the plasma generated in the gas flow path is formed.
- the dielectric substrate has a portion that becomes thinner as the thickness approaches the outlet.
- the plasma discharge starting method includes a step A of introducing one or more starting gases selected from the group consisting of He, Ne, and Ar into the gas flow path to generate plasma at the time of starting.
- the gas flow path includes a step B for introducing a plasma generating gas.
- the plasma discharge starting method of the present invention at the time of starting, one or more kinds of starting gases selected from the group consisting of He, Ne, and Ar are introduced into the gas flow path to generate plasma. After the start-up, the plasma-generated gas is introduced into the gas flow path. As a result, even if the plasma generating gas is a gas that is difficult to discharge plasma, the discharge can be started.
- the present invention it is possible to provide a dielectric barrier type plasma generator capable of efficiently injecting plasma uniformly from the entire region of the air outlet. Further, it is possible to provide a method for starting plasma discharge of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which is orthogonal to AA of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator shown in FIG. It is a top view of the low voltage side electrode of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the appearance that the polypropylene (PP) film as an object to be irradiated is arranged on the stage at a predetermined interval. It is a graph which shows the measurement result of the water contact angle.
- PP polypropylene
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows typically the conventional dielectric barrier type plasma generator.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the dielectric barrier type plasma generator according to the first embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator shown in FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view orthogonal to AA of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator shown in FIG. 1
- FIG. 4 is a low voltage side of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator shown in FIG. It is a top view of the electrode.
- the dielectric barrier type plasma generator (hereinafter, also referred to as “plasma generator 10”) includes a dielectric substrate 12, a high voltage side electrode 14, a low voltage side electrode 20, and a gas buffer.
- a board 26 is provided.
- the dielectric substrate 12 has a flat plate shape and has a portion that becomes thinner as the thickness approaches the outlet 30. Specifically, the dielectric substrate 12 has a flat portion 12a having a constant thickness and an inclined portion 12b which is continuously formed from the flat portion 12a and whose thickness decreases as it approaches the air outlet 30. In the inclined portion 12b, the first surface 13a (the upper surface in FIG. 1) is inclined in the direction approaching the low voltage side electrode 20.
- the dielectric substrate 12 is preferably made of a material having a low relative permittivity from the viewpoint of increasing the amount of plasma generated per unit electric power.
- the relative permittivity of the material is preferably 10 or less.
- the lower limit of the relative permittivity of the material is preferably as low as possible, but may be, for example, 4 or more.
- the material of the dielectric substrate 12 is not particularly limited, but a material having a dielectric constant as small as possible is preferable. Ceramics are preferable from the viewpoint of durability. Examples of the ceramics include alumina, aluminum nitride, and steatite. Alumina, aluminum nitride, and steatite have a relatively low relative permittivity, relatively high strength, and excellent durability. Therefore, if the dielectric substrate 12 is made of alumina, aluminum nitride, or steatite, the amount of plasma generated per unit power can be increased. Further, even if the dielectric substrate 12 is made thinner, the risk of damage can be reduced.
- the dielectric substrate 12 may use the above-mentioned dielectric material as a base material and contain a substance that assists electron generation.
- the substance that assists electron generation include silver, platinum, copper, carbon, and a transition metal compound.
- the content of the substance that assists electron generation is preferably 1% by weight or less with respect to the entire dielectric substrate 12 (when the dielectric substrate 12 is 100% by weight).
- the content of the substance that assists electron generation is set to 1% by weight or less because the material evaporates and scatters with discharge, and this becomes fine particles together with plasma. The reason is to reduce as much as possible because it pollutes the blowout and the irradiation target.
- the content is preferably 0.05% by weight or more experimentally.
- the high voltage side electrode 14 is provided on the first surface 13a of the dielectric substrate 12.
- the left-right direction in FIG. 2 will be referred to as a “length direction”, and the direction orthogonal to the length direction will be referred to as a “width direction”.
- the high-voltage side electrode 14 has substantially the same width as the width of the dielectric substrate 12, and is continuously formed from the middle of the flat portion 12a of the dielectric substrate 12 to the vicinity of the other end (right end in FIG. 2). ..
- the width of the high-voltage side electrode 14 is not particularly limited, but since plasma is generated on the lower side where the high-voltage side electrode 14 is provided, it should be as wide as possible from the viewpoint of injecting plasma widely from the outlet 30. It is preferable to form.
- the width of the high voltage side electrode 14 is preferably the same as the width of the outlet 30 or wider than the width of the outlet 30.
- the high voltage side electrode 14 does not need to be formed on the flat portion 12a, but the power supply device as in the present embodiment. It is preferably formed on the flat portion 12a to such an extent that it is suitable for connection with 42 and the like.
- the other end of the high voltage side electrode 14 (the right end in FIG. 2) does not reach the surface on which the outlet 30 is formed. That is, a constant gap 15 is provided between the other end of the high voltage side electrode 14 and the surface on which the air outlet 30 is formed.
- the plasma generator 10 is configured to provide a constant gap 15 between the other end of the high voltage side electrode 14 and the surface on which the outlet 30 is formed.
- the direct discharge between the high voltage side electrode 14 and the low voltage side electrode 20 is suppressed, and the discharge occurs between the high voltage side electrode 14 and the low voltage side electrode 20 via the dielectric substrate 12. It is possible to suppress damage to the high voltage side electrode 14, the dielectric substrate 12, and the low voltage side electrode 20.
- the gap 15 is preferably in the range of, for example, 1 to 5 mm.
- the material of the high voltage side electrode 14 is not particularly limited, but a material having high conductivity is preferable, and examples thereof include compounds using copper, silver, aluminum, and gold.
- the high voltage side electrode 14 can be made of foil-shaped metal.
- An example of the high voltage side electrode 14 is a metal foil such as a copper foil or an aluminum foil whose one side is adhesively processed.
- the high voltage side electrode 14 may be a sintered body containing a conductive metal.
- the sintered body containing the conductive metal can be formed by printing a metal paste on the surface of the dielectric substrate 12. In the case of this configuration, it is not necessary to use an adhesive when forming the high voltage side electrode 14 on the dielectric substrate 12. Further, the high voltage side electrode 14 may be formed by plating, vapor deposition, sputtering, or thermal spraying. In this configuration, it is not necessary to use an adhesive when forming the high voltage side electrode on the dielectric substrate.
- the high voltage side electrode 14 and the dielectric substrate 12 are in close contact with each other as much as possible, and there is no air layer at the connection interface thereof. If there is a layer of air, an electric discharge will occur inside the space, and the generated radicals may deteriorate the electrodes. Therefore, it is preferable that the high voltage side electrode 14 and the dielectric substrate 12 are formed so as to be in close contact with each other at the connection interface in the order of a micrometer. Further, the thickness of the high voltage side electrode 14 is extremely thin as compared with the dielectric substrate 12. Since the high-voltage side electrode 14 is thin, even if the metal expands, the thin metal absorbs the expansion, and the influence of the expansion coefficient becomes minor for the dielectric substrate 12.
- the dielectric substrate 12 in the conventional method, it was necessary to increase the thickness of the ceramics in order to avoid damage to the ceramics. Dielectric loss can be reduced, the effect of introducing energy into the gas is enhanced, and efficient plasma generation is possible. As a whole, it is possible to provide an efficient device with a small amount of material, which is also beneficial in terms of resource environment.
- the high voltage side electrode 14 is connected to the power supply device 42 at one end side.
- one end side of the high voltage side electrode 14 is an electric introduction unit 34 for connecting to the power supply device 42.
- the method of connecting the power supply device 42 and the high voltage side electrode 14 in the electric introduction unit 34 is not particularly limited as long as it is electrically connected and can withstand the applied voltage.
- a connection using solder or a connection using various connectors for example, a coaxial connector or the like
- microwaves since microwaves are not used, it is not necessary to use a coaxial connector or a coaxial cable having a predetermined characteristic impedance.
- the applied voltage and frequency supplied from the power supply device 42 may be within a range in which the plasma generator 10 can cause a dielectric barrier discharge.
- the applied voltage supplied from the power supply device 42 is preferably in the range of 3 kV to 20 kV, and more preferably 10 kV or less.
- the frequency of the applied voltage supplied from the power supply device 42 is preferably in the range of 20 kHz to 1000 kHz, and more preferably in the range of 100 kHz to 150 kHz.
- the reason why the upper limit is preferably 150 kHz is that the wavelength takes into consideration the plasma irradiation length, and the frequency detected by the noise terminal voltage in the EMC standard is 150 kHz or more.
- the low-voltage side electrode 20 has a plate shape and is provided on the second surface 13b (lower surface in FIG. 2) side of the dielectric substrate 12.
- the low voltage side electrode 20 may be connected to the ground potential (ground potential) directly or via a resistor. Further, it may be connected to the output on the low voltage side of the power supply device 42.
- the surface of the low voltage side electrode 20 on the dielectric substrate 12 side is from one end side (left end side in FIG. 2) to the other end side (in FIG. 2) in the length direction (left-right direction in FIG. 2).
- the groove portion 22 is formed up to the right end side).
- the groove portion 22 has a groove portion other than the outer peripheral portions 23a on both sides of the low voltage side electrode 20 in the width direction and the outer peripheral portion 23b on one end side.
- the dielectric substrate 12 and the low voltage side electrode 20 are laminated so as to be in contact with each other at the outer peripheral portions 23a and 23b.
- a space is formed between the portion where the groove portion 22 is formed, that is, between the groove portion 22 and the second surface 13b of the dielectric substrate 12. This space forms a gas flow path 25 for flowing gas from one end side to the other end side.
- a gas introduction path 24 composed of a plurality of through holes at equal intervals in the width direction is provided on one end side of the groove portion 22.
- the number of gas introduction paths 24 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 2 or more as in the present embodiment.
- gas is introduced into the gas flow path 25 from two or more places, so that the gas flow flowing through the gas flow path 25 is more likely to be a laminar flow.
- a plurality of gas introduction paths 24 are provided in the width direction so that the gas is introduced into a wide range at the time when the gas is introduced into the gas flow path 25.
- the gas introduction path 24 may be a hole that is wide open in one width direction.
- a gas buffer substrate 26 having a cavity 27 inside is laminated on the lower side of the low voltage side electrode 20 (the surface opposite to the dielectric substrate 12).
- a gas delivery device 40 (see FIG. 2) is connected to the cavity 27 of the gas buffer substrate 26. When the gas is delivered from the gas delivery device 40, the gas is stored in the cavity 27 and then flows into the gas flow path 25 through the plurality of gas introduction paths 24.
- an outlet 30 for blowing out the gas flowing through the gas flow path 25 and the plasma generated in the gas flow path 25 is formed.
- the width of the groove 22 (gas flow path 25) is made uniform from one end side to the other end side, and the width of the outlet 30 is also the same as the width of the groove 22 (gas flow path 25). There is. As a result, the gas flowing into the gas flow path 25 is not disturbed, and the gas flows out evenly from the outlet 30. This has been confirmed by simulations by the present inventors. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the width of the outlet 30 may be adjusted as necessary.
- the width of the outlet 30 is narrowed as compared with the width of the other end side of the gas flow path 25, plasma can be injected with a high voltage force.
- a high-density and uniform plasma can be generated.
- the width of the outlet 30 is widened as compared with the width of the other end side of the gas flow path 25, it is possible to inject plasma having a wide injection width.
- Examples of the gas supplied to the gas flow path 25 include one or more selected from the group consisting of He, Ne, and Ar as the starting gas at the time of starting.
- a gas capable of producing a desired active species specifically, one or more selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, oxygen, water, nitrogen and the like can be mentioned.
- the gas flow flowing through the gas flow path 25 is a laminar flow.
- the plasma can be ejected more uniformly.
- the Reynolds number is a parameter that distinguishes between laminar flow and turbulent flow.
- the Reynolds number Re has a fluid density of ⁇ (kg / m 3 ), a flow velocity of U (m / s), a characteristic length of L (m), and a liquid viscosity coefficient of ⁇ (Pa ⁇ s).
- Re ⁇ ⁇ U ⁇ L / ⁇ It is a dimensionless quantity represented by.
- the Reynolds number which is the boundary between laminar flow and turbulent flow, is called the critical Reynolds number, and its value is said to be 2000 to 4000.
- a discharge occurs in the gas flow path 25 at a place where the voltage applied to the gas exceeds the dielectric breakdown voltage.
- the plasma generator 10 has a portion where the thickness of the dielectric substrate 12 becomes thinner as it approaches the outlet 30, the capacitance increases as the thickness approaches the outlet 30. Therefore, by setting the inclination of the thickness of the dielectric substrate 12 and the applied voltage so as to exceed the dielectric breakdown voltage in the vicinity of the outlet 30, plasma can be widely spread in the width direction in the vicinity of the outlet 30. Can be generated. Then, the plasma is blown out from the outlet 30 together with the flow of gas. As described above, the plasma generator 10 can uniformly inject plasma from the entire region of the outlet 30. Further, since plasma is generated in the vicinity of the outlet 30, the plasma generation efficiency is excellent.
- a groove 22 is formed in the low voltage side electrode 20, and a portion surrounded by the groove 22 and the second surface 13b of the dielectric substrate 12 is used as a gas flow path 25, and the dielectric substrate 12 itself. No grooves or holes are formed in the surface, and it is flat. It is easier to process the low-voltage side electrode 20 generally made of metal (formation of the groove 22 in the first embodiment) than to process a dielectric substrate made of ceramic or the like. Therefore, the plasma generator 10 can be easily manufactured. Further, in the plasma generator 10, since the dielectric substrate 12 has a flat plate shape, it can be made thin. As a result, the amount of plasma generated per unit power can be increased, and plasma can be generated efficiently.
- the width of the groove 22 (gas flow path 25) is made uniform from one end side to the other end side, but the present invention is not limited to this example.
- the width of the groove (gas flow path) does not have to be uniform from one end side to the other end side.
- the width of the groove portion (gas flow path) may be narrowed from one end side to the other end side.
- the width of the groove portion (gas flow path) may be widened from one end side to the other end side.
- the gas introduction path 24 is provided in the groove 22 of the low voltage side electrode 20 and the gas is introduced into the gas flow path 25 from the lower side of the low voltage side electrode 20 has been described.
- the position of the gas introduction path is not limited to this example.
- the gas introduction path may be arranged at a position where gas can flow in from the outside on one end side of the gas flow path, and may be provided on one end side side surface of the low voltage side electrode 20, for example. good.
- the size of the plasma generator 10 is not particularly limited, but as an example, it can be as follows. External dimensions: Width 750 mm, length 40 mm, thickness (thickest part) 20 mm External dimensions of the dielectric substrate 12: width 750 mm, flat portion 12a length 20 mm, flat portion 12a thickness 4 mm, inclined portion 12b length 20 mm, inclined portion 12b just above the outlet 30 thickness 0.1 mm External dimensions of the low voltage side electrode 20: width 750 mm, length 20 mm, thickness 0.1 mm Approximate dimensions of gas flow path 25: width 700 mm, length 35 mm, thickness 1.5 mm Dimensions of air outlet 30: opening width 700 mm, opening height 0.2 mm
- a plasma generator that adopts the above dimensions and size, adopts alumina as the material of the dielectric substrate 12, the conductive material mainly made of copper as the material of the high voltage side electrode 14, and copper as the material of the low voltage side electrode 20.
- plasma was generated by applying a voltage and flowing a gas to the “plasma generator according to the first embodiment” under the following conditions. Applied voltage: 7.6kVpp, frequency 38kHz Gas type: Nitrogen Gas flow rate: 300 L / min
- FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state in which polypropylene (PP) films as irradiated objects are arranged on the stage at predetermined intervals.
- polypropylene (PP) films were placed on the stage at predetermined intervals as objects to be irradiated, and plasma was irradiated from above using the plasma generator according to Example 1.
- a PP film was fixed on a uniaxial stage at a position of 2 mm (irradiation distance) from the air outlet, and the air outlet was reciprocated at 100 mm / sec to irradiate plasma.
- the water contact angle on the surface of each PP film is measured after irradiating twice (after reciprocating twice), irradiating 10 times (after reciprocating 10 times), and irradiating 200 times (reciprocating 200 times). After that) went to.
- the water contact angle was measured under the following conditions.
- Contact angle meter DMs-401 (Kyowa Interface Science)
- Liquid volume 2 ⁇ L Approximate with elliptical fitting.
- FIG. 6 is a graph showing the measurement result of the water contact angle. As can be seen from FIG. 6, the water contact angle was within ⁇ 10% of the average value in the width direction under all irradiation conditions. Separately, polypropylene (PP) films were also placed at 10 mm, 30 mm, and 50 mm in FIG. 6 and the same test was performed, but the values were within ⁇ 10% of the average value shown in FIG. From the above results, it can be seen that the plasma is uniformly ejected from the entire region of the outlet.
- PP polypropylene
- the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment has been described above.
- [Modification example] 7 to 11 are partial cross-sectional views for explaining a modification of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator according to the first embodiment.
- the configuration of the portion (not shown) is the same as that of the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment.
- the points different from the above-mentioned plasma generator 10 will be mainly described, and the common points will be omitted or simplified. Further, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the plasma generator 10.
- protrusions are formed on the dielectric substrate 12 between the high voltage side electrode 14 and the outlet 30 (projections 92 in the modified example 1 and protrusions in the modified example 2).
- 94 is provided to form a dielectric substrate having a protrusion that separates the high voltage side electrode 14 and the low voltage side electrode 20.
- the protrusion 92 is provided at the end of the dielectric substrate 12 (immediately above the air outlet 30).
- the protrusion 94 is provided so as to come into contact with the end of the high voltage side electrode 14 on the side closest to the outlet 30.
- the protrusion 94 may be provided and the protrusion 92 may be provided.
- Examples of the materials of the protrusions 92 and 94 include those exemplified as the material of the dielectric substrate 12.
- the materials of the protrusions 92 and 94 may be the same as or different from those of the dielectric substrate.
- the protrusions 92 and 94 may be integrally formed on the dielectric substrate 12, or may be attached as separate members.
- the creepage distance is secured while the distance between the high voltage side electrode and the low voltage side electrode is reduced.
- unnecessary discharge such as short circuit between both electrodes and occurrence of creepage discharge occurs. Can be more suppressed.
- unevenness 96 is provided on the dielectric substrate 12 from the end of the high voltage side electrode 14 closest to the air outlet 30 to just above the air outlet 30 to secure the creepage distance.
- the structure is such that The unevenness 96 increases the distance on the creepage surface, and the resistance value increases, so that the risk of creepage discharge can be reduced.
- a tapered portion 98 is provided in the groove portion 22 of the low voltage side electrode 20 so that the opening height increases as the air outlet 30 approaches. The distance between the high-voltage side electrode 14 and the low-voltage side electrode 20 on the creeping surface is secured.
- an insulating film 99 covering the high voltage side electrode 14 is formed at the end of the high voltage side electrode 14 on the outlet 30 side.
- the insulating film 99 By covering the end of the high voltage side electrode 14 with the insulating film 99, unnecessary discharge such as the occurrence of corona discharge can be suppressed.
- the insulating film 99 include glass and a sintered body containing glass, and a resin material such as silicon and epoxy.
- a constant distance can be secured with respect to the creepage distance and / or the spatial distance between the high voltage side electrode 14 and the low voltage side electrode 20.
- the wear of the electrodes and the damage of the power supply device are prevented, which contributes to the extension of the life of the device.
- the end portion of the high voltage side electrode 14 on the side closer to the outlet 30 can be arranged closer to the outlet 30, and highly efficient plasma generation can be achieved. Can be done.
- the distance between the high voltage side electrode and the low voltage side electrode is short from the viewpoint of electrical energy. That is, it is advantageous to extend the high voltage side electrode to the tip of the air outlet and arrange it. However, when both electrodes are arranged in this way, the distance between the high voltage side electrode and the low voltage side electrode becomes extremely short, which may cause creeping discharge on the dielectric substrate. Therefore, it is preferable to arrange the high-voltage side electrode at a location far from directly above the outlet so that creepage discharge does not occur, and to secure an appropriate creepage distance. As described above, it is ideally desirable to arrange the high voltage side electrode to the tip of the outlet in order to reduce the distance between the high voltage side electrode and the low voltage side electrode.
- a protrusion is provided on the dielectric substrate between the high voltage side electrode and the outlet, and the protrusion separates the high voltage side electrode and the low voltage side electrode side. It is possible to use a method of forming a dielectric substrate with a certain shape. Further, as a measure for securing the creepage distance, as in the modified example 3, there is a method of providing unevenness on the dielectric substrate between the high voltage side electrode and the tip of the air outlet to form a structure for securing the creepage distance. can give.
- the end of the low voltage side electrode near the outlet is shaved to widen the outlet, and the high voltage side electrode and the low voltage side electrode side and the creepage surface are formed. There is a way to secure the above distance.
- there is a method of forcibly protecting the generation of direct discharge on the creeping surface by attaching an insulator covering the end portion on the high voltage side electrode outlet side. Be done.
- the plasma generator 50 according to the second embodiment is different in the shape of the dielectric substrate, the high voltage side electrode, and the low voltage side electrode from the plasma generator 10, and is common in other points. Therefore, in the following, the differences will be mainly explained, and the common points will be omitted or simplified. Further, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator according to the second embodiment.
- the plasma generator 50 includes a dielectric substrate 52, a high voltage side electrode 54, and a low voltage side electrode 56.
- the dielectric substrate 52 has a flat portion 52a having a constant thickness and an inclined portion 52b which is continuously formed from the flat portion 52a and whose thickness decreases as it approaches the air outlet 30. ..
- the length of the flat portion 52a is shorter than that of the flat portion 12a, and the inclination of the inclined portion 52b is gentler than that of the inclined portion 12b, as compared with the dielectric substrate 12.
- the high voltage side electrode 54 has substantially the same width as the width of the dielectric substrate 52, and is provided on the inclined portion 52b of the dielectric substrate 52. In the second embodiment, the high voltage side electrode 54 is not provided on the flat portion 52a. The other end of the high voltage side electrode 54 (the right end in FIG. 12) does not reach the surface on which the air outlet 30 is formed, as in the first embodiment. That is, a constant gap 55 is provided between the other end of the high voltage side electrode 54 and the surface on which the air outlet 30 is formed.
- the low-voltage side electrode 56 has a plate shape and is provided on the second surface 53b (lower surface in FIG. 2) side of the dielectric substrate 52.
- the low-voltage side electrode 56 is formed with a groove 22 similar to that of the low-voltage side electrode 20 according to the first embodiment, and the groove 22 has an inclined portion 56b that becomes thicker as the thickness approaches the outlet 30. It is formed.
- the gas flow path 25 is provided with a portion 58 in which the gap between the dielectric substrate 52 and the low voltage side electrode 56 becomes narrower as it approaches the outlet 30.
- the gap between the dielectric substrate 52 and the low voltage side electrode 56 has a portion that becomes narrower as it approaches the outlet 30, the amount of change in capacitance can be further increased.
- the probability of starting discharge can be improved by having a portion where the gap between the high voltage side electrode and the low voltage side electrode becomes narrower as it approaches the outlet 30. Since the discharge start voltage is proportional to the product of the pressure and the distance, the discharge is started from the vicinity of the tip where the distance between the high voltage side electrode and the low voltage side electrode is short at the beginning of the start, and then the portion where the dielectric layer at the rear is thick. The discharge will spread to. By having a portion where the gap between the dielectric substrate 52 and the low voltage side electrode 56 becomes narrower as it approaches the outlet 30, the plasma generator can be reliably started and stable discharge can be performed.
- the portion where the high voltage side electrode and the low voltage side electrode are close to each other is provided over the longitudinal direction of the outlet, plasma is generated near the tip of the outlet even if the plasma is discharged with low power. Can be generated evenly, and uniform processing becomes possible. As a result, the power input to the plasma generator can be adjusted, and the application range of plasma processing can be expanded.
- the plasma generator 50 according to the second embodiment has been described above.
- the plasma generator 60 according to the third embodiment is different from the plasma generator 50 in that it is provided with a protective layer in the vicinity of the outlet and on the low voltage side electrode, and is common in other respects. Therefore, in the following, the differences will be mainly explained, and the common points will be omitted or simplified. Further, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the plasma generator 50 according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the dielectric barrier type plasma generator according to the third embodiment.
- the plasma generator 60 includes a dielectric substrate 52, a high voltage side electrode 54, and a low voltage side electrode 56.
- a protective layer 64 is formed in the vicinity of the outlet 30 and on the low voltage side electrode 56 to prevent the material constituting the low voltage side electrode 56 from scattering.
- the protective layer 64 is formed so as to cover at least the inclined portion 56b.
- the protective layer 64 is preferably a dielectric.
- the material of the protective layer 64 the same substance as the material of the dielectric substrate 52 is preferable.
- Specific examples of the material of the protective layer 64 include alumina, aluminum nitride, steatite, and the like.
- the method of forming the protective layer 64 on the low voltage side electrode 56 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a method of spraying and applying a material to be the protective layer 64.
- the formation of the protective layer 64 by thermal spraying is excellent in that it is easy to manufacture.
- the thickness of the protective layer 64 can be appropriately set from the viewpoint of preventing contamination, and for example, 100 ⁇ m or less can be adopted.
- the low voltage side electrode 56 is provided in the vicinity of the location where the plasma is generated, that is, in the vicinity of the outlet 30, and the protective layer 64 is provided on the low voltage side electrode 56. It is possible to suppress the evaporation and diffusion of the materials constituting the above, and it is possible to prevent the irradiated object from being contaminated.
- the plasma generator 60 according to the third embodiment has been described above.
- the plasma generator 70 according to the fourth embodiment is different from the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment in that a starting auxiliary member is arranged near the outlet and on the second surface of the dielectric substrate. , In other respects. Therefore, in the following, the differences will be mainly explained, and the common points will be omitted or simplified. Further, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view schematically showing the dielectric barrier type plasma generator according to the fourth embodiment
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator shown in FIG. be.
- the gas buffer substrate is omitted.
- the plasma generator 70 includes a dielectric substrate 12, a high voltage side electrode 14, a low voltage side electrode 20, and a gas buffer substrate 26.
- the starting auxiliary member 72 is arranged in the vicinity of the air outlet 30 and on the second surface 13b of the dielectric substrate 12.
- Examples of the material of the starting auxiliary member 72 include carbon, a transition metal compound, and the like. Further, as a material of the starting auxiliary member 72, a substance having a higher relative permittivity than the dielectric substrate 12 can be mentioned. When a substance having a relative permittivity higher than that of the dielectric substrate 12 is used as the material of the starting auxiliary member 72, the substance is heated by the dielectric loss and initial electrons are supplied to the space. Among them, carbon is preferable as the material of the starting auxiliary member 72. Since carbon has high thermal stability, it is possible to suppress evaporation of the starting auxiliary member 72 after attachment due to heating or the like, and it is possible to improve the reliability of the plasma generator 70. Further, as the material of the starting auxiliary member 72, a material having a low work function in which an electron emission action is recognized with a smaller applied voltage may be used.
- the starting auxiliary member 72 is arranged in the vicinity of the air outlet 30 where plasma is generated and on the second surface 13b of the dielectric substrate 12, the initial electrons are in the vicinity of the air outlet 30 and , It will be supplied to the space on the second surface 13b of the dielectric substrate 12. This eliminates the need for a microwave oscillator and a starter circuit device having a large power supply capacity, and can provide a compact and inexpensive plasma generator.
- the configuration may include the starting auxiliary member 72 and the protective layer 64.
- the plasma generator 70 according to the fourth embodiment has been described above.
- the plasma generator 80 according to the fifth embodiment is different from the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment in that a light-shielding member is provided at the outlet, and is common in other respects. Therefore, in the following, the differences will be mainly explained, and the common points will be omitted or simplified. Further, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the dielectric barrier type plasma generator according to the fifth embodiment.
- the plasma generator 80 includes a dielectric substrate 12, a high voltage side electrode 14, and a low voltage side electrode 20.
- the air outlet 30 is provided with a light-shielding member 82.
- the light-shielding member 82 has a cavity 83 through which the gas flowing through the gas flow path 25 can flow, and the cavity 83 communicates with the gas flow path 25. Further, the cavity 83 of the light-shielding member 82 is provided at a right angle to the gas flow direction of the gas flow path 25. As a result, the light generated by the electric discharge in the gas flow path 25 can be prevented from hitting the irradiation target object.
- the plasma generator 80 according to the fifth embodiment has been described above.
- the dielectric substrate may not have a flat portion and may have only an inclined portion.
- the "portion that becomes thinner as the thickness approaches the outlet” in the present invention is an inclined portion, that is, the thickness becomes linearly thinner as the thickness approaches the outlet 30 from the flat portion 12a.
- the "portion where the thickness becomes thinner as it approaches the outlet” in the present invention is not limited to this example, and is a portion which becomes thinner polynomially or exponentially such as a quadratic curve or a cubic curve. Teyomoi. Further, it may be a discontinuous, for example, a stepwise thinning portion.
- the plasma generator 100 according to the sixth embodiment is different from the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment in the shape of the grooves formed on the dielectric substrate, the high voltage side electrode, and the low voltage side electrode, in other respects. Common. Therefore, in the following, the differences will be mainly explained, and the common points will be omitted or simplified. Further, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator according to the sixth embodiment.
- the plasma generator 100 includes a dielectric substrate 102, a high voltage side electrode 104, and a low voltage side electrode 110.
- the dielectric substrate 102 has a flat portion 102a having a constant thickness, and a stepped portion 102b formed on the stairs from the flat portion 102a and gradually becoming thinner as it approaches the air outlet 30. Ceramics are fragile and have a problem of insufficient mechanical strength. Therefore, the strength can be maintained by increasing the number of stages such as two stages and three stages.
- the low-voltage side electrode 110 has a plate shape and is provided on the second surface 103b (lower surface in FIG. 17) of the dielectric substrate 102.
- the low-voltage side electrode 110 is formed with a groove portion 22 similar to the low-voltage side electrode 20 according to the first embodiment, and the groove portion 22 has a stepped portion 123 whose thickness increases as the air outlet 30 approaches. Is formed.
- the gas flow path 25 is provided with a portion 124 in which the gap between the dielectric substrate 102 and the low voltage side electrode 110 becomes narrower as it approaches the outlet 30.
- the gap between the dielectric substrate 102 and the low voltage side electrode 110 since the gap between the dielectric substrate 102 and the low voltage side electrode 110 has a portion that becomes narrower as it approaches the outlet 30, the amount of change in capacitance can be further increased.
- the plasma generators 50, 60, 70, 80, 100 according to the second to sixth embodiments have the same effects as the plasma generator 10 according to the first embodiment, in addition to the effects described above. Also plays.
- the plasma discharge starting method includes a step A of introducing one or more starting gases selected from the group consisting of He, Ne, and Ar into the gas flow path to generate plasma at the time of starting. After the step A, there is a step B of introducing a plasma generating gas into the gas flow path. According to the method for starting plasma discharge of the dielectric barrier type plasma generator according to the present embodiment, at the time of starting, one or more starting gases selected from the group consisting of He, Ne, and Ar are introduced into the gas flow path.
- the plasma generation gas (a gas capable of generating a desired active species such as hydrogen, oxygen, water, nitrogen) is introduced into the gas flow path, so that the plasma generation gas is a plasma. Even a gas that is difficult to discharge can start discharging.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned examples, and the design can be appropriately changed within a range that satisfies the configuration of the present invention.
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また、電極部により誘電体を保持し、全体の強度を確保するため、電極層が厚く設計がされている。このような場合、誘電体と電極金属との線膨張率の相違の影響を受け、誘電体は非常に割れやすいことから、寿命の観点から課題があった。誘電体には概してセラミックス材料が採用され、電極は金属が採用される。肉厚の薄い誘電体を用いれば、金属とセラミックスとの線膨張の違いにより、機械的なひずみが発生する。その結果、薄いセラミックスが破損する。
この欠点を補う方法としては、セラミックスの厚みを増加させて強度を図る方法が考えられる。しかしながら、誘電体の層の厚みの増加に伴い、誘電損失も増加するため、プラズマの生成の効率を犠牲にしなければならない課題があった。
誘電体基板と、
前記誘電体基板の第1面側に設けられた高電圧側電極と、
前記誘電体基板の第2面側に設けられた低電圧側電極と、
前記高電圧側電極の一端に設けられた電気導入部と
を備え、
前記誘電体基板と前記低電圧側電極との間には、前記一端側から他端側にガスを流すためのガス流路が形成されており、
前記ガス流路の前記他端側には、前記ガス流路を流れてきたガス、及び、前記ガス流路にて発生したプラズマを吹き出すための吹出口が形成されており、
前記誘電体基板は、厚さが前記吹出口に近づくにつれて薄くなる部分を有することを特徴とする。
また、吹出口の近傍にてプラズマを発生させるため、プラズマの発生効率に優れる。
また、マイクロ波によるプラズマは、電界強度が強い定在波の腹の部分において高い密度で発生する。前記定常波は、マイクロ波の入力方向だけではなく、入力方向と直交する方向にも発生する。そのため、吹出口を正面から見たときに、プラズマの密度の高い箇所と低い箇所とが交互に発生することになる。そのため、マイクロ波によるプラズマでは、吹出口の全領域から、プラズマを均一に噴射させることは容易ではない。
一方、本発明の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置は、誘電体バリア式であり、ガスに印加される電圧が絶縁破壊電圧を超えた場所で放電が発生するため、吹出口の近傍にて絶縁破壊電圧を超えるように誘電体基板の厚さの傾斜を設定することにより、吹出口の全領域からプラズマを均一に噴射させることができる。
この中でも、窒化アルミニウムは熱伝導性がよく、誘電体基板の熱を効率よく放熱することができる。これにより高電圧側電極の温度も低減させることができ、窒化アルミニウムと高電圧側電極の熱膨張による界面のストレスを低減できる。その結果、本装置の寿命を延ばすことができる。
プラズマ放電の開始には、プラズマを発生させる箇所に初期電子がある程度存在する必要がある。そこで、プラズマを発生させる箇所である吹出口近傍、且つ、誘電体基板の第2面上に始動補助部材を配置すれば、始動初期に初期電子が吹出口近傍、且つ、誘電体基板上の空間に供給されることとなる。これにより、電源容量の大きい電源装置やスタータ回路装置が不要となり、小型で安価なプラズマ発生装置を提供することができる。
放電効率の観点から見れば、高電圧側電極を吹き出し口の最先端まで配置した方が有利である。しかしながら、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との距離が著しく短くなり、誘電体基板上で沿面放電を引き起こすこととなる。一旦、放電が起きると誘電体バリア放電ではなく、直接放電となり、過剰な放電電流が流れ、電極の破損、ひいては電源供給装置への破損に至る。
そこで、高電圧側電極の他端と吹出口が形成されている面との間に一定の隙間を設ける構成とすれば、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との間での直接放電を抑制し、誘電体基板を介した高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との間での放電となり、高電圧側電極、誘電体基板、低電圧側電極の損傷を抑制することができる。その結果、これらを構成する材料が不純物として、プラズマに混入することを防止することができる。
誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置のプラズマ放電開始方法であって、
前記誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置は、
誘電体基板と、
前記誘電体基板の第1面側に設けられた高電圧側電極と、
前記誘電体基板の第2面側に設けられた低電圧側電極と、
前記高電圧側電極の一端に設けられた電気導入部と
を備え、
前記誘電体基板と前記低電圧側電極との間には、前記一端側から他端側にガスを流すためのガス流路が形成されており、
前記ガス流路の前記他端側には、前記ガス流路を流れてきたガス、及び、前記ガス流路にて発生したプラズマを吹き出すための吹出口が形成されており、
前記誘電体基板は、厚さが前記吹出口に近づくにつれて薄くなる部分を有しており、
前記プラズマ放電開始方法は、始動時には、He、Ne、及び、Arからなる群から選ばれる1種以上の始動用ガスを前記ガス流路に導入してプラズマを発生させる工程Aと、
前記工程Aの後、前記ガス流路に、プラズマ生成ガスを導入する工程Bと
を含むことを特徴とする。
図1は、第1実施形態に係る誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置を模式的に示す斜視図であり、図2は、図1に示した誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置のA-A断面図であり、図3は、図1に示した誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置のA-Aに直交する断面図であり、図4は、図1に示した誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置の低電圧側電極の平面図である。
図1に示すように、誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置(以下、「プラズマ発生装置10」ともいう)は、誘電体基板12と、高電圧側電極14と、低電圧側電極20と、ガスバッファ用基板26とを備える。
さらに、誘電体基板12は、上記誘電体の材料を母材として、電子生成を補助する物質を含有したものであってもよい。前記電子生成を補助する物質としては、銀、白金、銅、炭素(カーボン)、遷移金属化合物等が挙げられる。前記電子生成を補助する物質に電界が印加されることにより初期電子が生成され、放電空間に放出される。このことから始動性に有利に働かせる利点がある。
前記電子生成を補助する物質の含有量は、誘電体基板12全体に対して(誘電体基板12を100重量%としたときに)、1重量%以下で含有することが好ましい。前記電子生成を補助する物質を含有させる場合、前記電子生成を補助する物質の含有量を1重量%以下とするのは、放電に伴い本材料が蒸発、飛散し、これが微粒子となってプラズマとともに吹き出し、照射対象物を汚染することから可能な限り低減する理由による。
また、前記電子生成を補助する物質を含有させる場合、含有量は、実験的に0.05重量%以上とすることが好ましい。
また、プラズマ発生装置10では、傾斜部12bの下側にてプラズマを発生させるため、高電圧側電極14が平坦部12a上に形成される必要はないが、本実施形態のように、電源装置42との接続等に好適となる程度に平坦部12a上に形成されていることが好ましい。
放電効率の観点から見れば、高電圧側電極を吹き出し口の最先端まで配置した方が有利であるが、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との距離が著しく短くなり、誘電体基板上で沿面放電を引き起こすこととなる。一旦、放電が起きると誘電体バリア放電ではなく、直接放電となり、過剰な放電電流が流れ、電極の破損、ひいては電源供給装置への破損に至る。
そこで、プラズマ発生装置10では、高電圧側電極14の他端と吹出口30が形成されている面との間に一定の隙間15を設ける構成とした。これにより、高電圧側電極14と低電圧側電極20との間での直接放電を抑制し、誘電体基板12を介した高電圧側電極14と低電圧側電極20との間での放電となり、高電圧側電極14、誘電体基板12、低電圧側電極20の損傷を抑制することができる。隙間15は、例えば、1~5mmの範囲内であることが好ましい。
また、高電圧側電極14は、導電金属を含有した焼結体であっても構わない。前記導電金属を含有した焼結体は、誘電体基板12の表面に、金属ペーストを印刷して形成することができる。この構成の場合、高電圧側電極14を誘電体基板12上に形成する際に、接着剤を用いる必要がない。
また、高電圧側電極14は、メッキ、蒸着、又は、スパッタリング、溶射により形成されていても構わない。この構成の場合、高電圧側電極を誘電体基板上に形成する際に、接着剤を用いる必要がない。
高電圧側電極14と誘電体基板12とは、極力、密着されており、その接続界面において、空気の層がないことが好ましい。空気の層があると、その空間の内部で放電が生じ、発生したラジカルにより、電極が劣化する可能性がある。
そのため、高電圧側電極14と誘電体基板12とは、その接続界面において、マイクロメーターのオーダーで密着するように形成されていることが好ましい。
また、高電圧側電極14の厚みは、誘電体基板12に比べて極めて薄い構造である。高電圧側電極14が薄いため、金属の膨張があったとしても薄い金属にて膨張を吸収し、膨張率の影響は誘電体基板12にとって軽微なものとなる。
さらに、誘電体基板12において、従来の方式では、セラミックスの破損を免れるべく、その厚みを増加させる必要があったが、本実施形態では、誘電体基板の肉厚が薄く、誘電層の中での誘電損失を低減でき、ガスへのエネルギーの導入効果が高まり、効率の良いプラズマ生成が可能である。総じて、少ない材料の量で効率の良い装置を提供することができ、資源環境的な側面においても有益である。
低電圧側電極20は、直接に、または、抵抗を介して、接地電位(グランド電位)に接続されていてもよい。また、電源装置42の低電圧側の出力に接続されていてもよい。
なお、ガス導入路24は、1つの幅方向に広く開口した孔であってもよい。
ただし、本発明においてはこの例に限定されず、吹出口30の幅は、必要に応じて調整してもよい。例えば、ガス流路25の他端側の幅と比較して吹出口30の幅を狭くすれば、高電圧力でプラズマを噴射することが可能となる。放電部分に合わせて吹出口30の幅を狭くすることにより、高密度で均一なプラズマを生成することができる。また、ガス流路25の他端側の幅と比較して吹出口30の幅を広くすれば、噴射幅の広いプラズマを噴射することが可能となる。
ここで、層流と乱流とを区別するパラメータとして、レイノルズ数がある。
レイノルズ数Reは、流体の密度をρ(kg/m3)、流速をU(m/s)、特性長さをL(m)、液体の粘性係数をμ(Pa・s)をとして、
Re=ρ・U・L/μ
であらわされる無次元量である。
層流と乱流との境目となるレイノルズ数は、限界レイノルズ数と呼ばれ、その値は、2000~4000と言われている。
下記実施例1で用いたプラズマ発生装置において、流量:0.005m3/sec(300L/min)、短辺:0.5mm、長辺:700mmとすると、U=14.3(m/s)、L=9.99×10-4(m)、流体を標準大気圧における乾燥空気として、ρ=1.205(kg/m3)、μ=1.822×10-5(Pa・s)とすればレイノルズ数は945程度となり、限界レイノルズ数以下の値であり、層流と判断できる。
またプラズマ発生装置10においては、誘電体基板12が平板状であるため、薄型とすることができる。その結果、単位電力当たりのプラズマの生成量を多くすることができ、効率よくプラズマを発生させることが可能となる。
外観寸法:幅750mm、長さ40mm、厚さ(最も厚い箇所)20mm
誘電体基板12の外形寸法:幅750mm、平坦部12aの長さ20mm、平坦部12aの厚さ4mm、傾斜部12bの長さ20mm、傾斜部12bの吹出口30直上の厚さ0.1mm
低電圧側電極20の外形寸法:幅750mm、長さ20mm、厚さ0.1mm
ガス流路25の概略寸法:幅700mm、長さ35mm、厚さ1.5mm
吹出口30の寸法:開口幅700mm、開口高さ0.2mm
印加電圧:7.6kVpp、周波数38kHz
ガス種:窒素
ガス流量:300L/min
図5は、ステージ上に所定の間隔で被照射物としてのポリプロピレン(PP)フィルムを配置した様子を示す平面図である。
図5に示すように、ステージ上に所定の間隔で被照射物としてポリプロピレン(PP)フィルムを配置し、実施例1に係るプラズマ発生装置を用いて上方からプラズマを照射した。吹出口から2mm(照射距離)の位置に、PPフィルムを1軸ステージ上に固定し、100mm/秒として吹出口を往復運動させ、プラズマの照射を行った。各PPフィルム表面の水接触角を測定は、2回照射した後(2回往復運動した後)、10回照射した後(10回往復運動した後)、200回照射した後(200回往復運動した後)に行った。
水接触角の測定は、下記の条件とした。
接触角計:DMs-401(協和界面科学)
液量:2μL
楕円フィッティングで近似。
また、別途、図6の10mm、30mm、50mmの箇所にもポリプロピレン(PP)フィルムを配置し、同様の試験を行ったが、図6に示す平均値の±10%以内となった。
以上の結果から、吹出口の全領域からプラズマが均一に噴射されていることがわかる。
図7~図11は、第1実施形態に係る誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置の変形例を説明するための部分断面図である。なお、図示していない箇所の構成は、第1実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置10と同様である。以下では、上述したプラズマ発生装置10とは異なる点について主に説明し、共通する点については、説明を省略又は簡単にすることとする。また、プラズマ発生装置10と共通する構成については、同一の符号を付することとする。
具体的に、変形例1では、突起92が誘電体基板12の端部(吹出口30の直上)に設けられている。変形例2では、突起94が高電圧側電極14の吹出口30に最も近い側の端部に接触するように設けられている。なお、突起94を設けるとともに突起92を設けることとしてもよい。
これらの沿面距離を確保する方策により、高電圧側電極14の吹出口30に近い側の端部をより吹出口30の近くにまで配置することができ、効率の高いプラズマの生成を達成することができる。
そこで、高電圧側電極を、吹出口の直上から沿面放電が発生しない程度に離れた箇所に配置し、適切な沿面距離を確保することが好ましい。
上述のように、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との距離を近くするために、より吹出口の先端まで高電圧側電極を配置することが、理想的には望ましい。そのため沿面距離を確保しつつ、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との距離を低減する方策が必要となる。
そこで、変形例1、変形例2のように、高電圧側電極と吹出口との間の誘電体基板に、突起部を設け、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極側とを離隔する突起部のある誘電体基板とする方法を用いることができる。
さらに、沿面距離を確保する方策として、変形例3のように、高電圧側電極から吹出口の最先端までの間の誘電体基板上の凹凸を設け、沿面距離を確保する構造にする方法があげられる。
さらに、沿面距離を確保する方策として、変形例4のように、吹出口近傍の低電圧側電極の端部を削り、吹出口を広げる構造とし、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極側と沿面上の距離を確保する方法があげられる。
さらに、変形例5のように、高電圧側電極吹出口側の端部を覆う絶縁体を被着させることで、沿面上の直接的放電の発生を強制的に防護する構造とする方法があげられる。
これらの沿面距離を確保する方策により、高電圧側電極の吹出口に近い側の端部をより吹出口の近くにまで配置することができ、効率の高いプラズマの生成を達成することができる。
このように、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との間の沿面距離、及び、空間距離を確保することにより、両電極間の短絡、沿面放電の発生などの不要な放電を抑止することができる。
以下、第2実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置50について説明する。第2実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置50は、誘電体基板と高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との形状がプラズマ発生装置10と異なり、その他の点で共通する。そこで、以下では、異なる点について主に説明し、共通する点については、説明を省略又は簡単にすることとする。また、第1実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置10と共通する構成については、同一の符号を付することとする。
高電圧側電極54の他端(図12では、右端)は、第1実施形態と同様、吹出口30が形成されている面までは達していない。つまり、高電圧側電極54の他端と吹出口30が形成されている面との間に一定の隙間55が設けられている。
低電圧側電極56には、第1実施形態に係る低電圧側電極20と同様の溝部22が形成されており、溝部22には、厚さが吹出口30に近づくにつれて厚くなる傾斜部56bが形成されている。これにより、ガス流路25は、誘電体基板52と低電圧側電極56との間隙が吹出口30に近づくにつれて狭くなる部分58が設けられている。
第2実施形態では、誘電体基板52と低電圧側電極56との間隙が吹出口30に近づくにつれて狭くなる部分を有するため、静電容量の変化量をさらに大きくすることができる。
また、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との間隙が、吹出口30に近づくにつれて狭くなる部分を有することにより、放電開始の確率を向上させることができる。放電開始電圧は、圧力と距離の積に比例することから、始動初期は高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との距離が近い先端付近から放電を開始し、その後は後部の誘電層が厚い部分へ放電が広がることになる。誘電体基板52と低電圧側電極56との間隙が吹出口30に近づくにつれて狭くなる部分を有することにより、プラズマ発生装置を確実に始動させ、安定して放電を行うことができる。
また、高電圧側電極と低電圧側電極との距離が近い部分が、吹出口の長手方向にわたって設けられていることにより、低い電力でのプラズマ放電であっても、吹出口の先端付近でプラズマを均等に発生させることができ、均一な処理が可能となる。
その結果、プラズマ発生装置への投入電力を調整できることになり、プラズマ処理の応用範囲を広げることができる。
以下、第3実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置60について説明する。第3実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置60は、吹出口近傍、且つ、低電圧側電極上に保護層を備える点でプラズマ発生装置50と異なり、その他の点で共通する。そこで、以下では、異なる点について主に説明し、共通する点については、説明を省略又は簡単にすることとする。また、第2実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置50と共通する構成については、同一の符号を付することとする。
以下、第4実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置70について説明する。第4実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置70は、吹出口近傍、且つ、誘電体基板の第2面上に、始動補助部材が配置されている点で第1実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置10と異なり、その他の点で共通する。そこで、以下では、異なる点について主に説明し、共通する点については、説明を省略又は簡単にすることとする。また、第1実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置10と共通する構成については、同一の符号を付することとする。
また、始動補助部材72の材料として、より少ない印加電圧で電子放出作用が認められる仕事関数の低い材料でもよい。
以下、第5実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置80について説明する。第5実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置80は、吹出口に遮光部材が設けられている点で第1実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置10と異なり、その他の点で共通する。そこで、以下では、異なる点について主に説明し、共通する点については、説明を省略又は簡単にすることとする。また、第1実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置10と共通する構成については、同一の符号を付することとする。
以下、第6実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置100について説明する。第6実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置100は、誘電体基板、高電圧側電極、低電圧側電極に形成された溝の形状が第1実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置10と異なり、その他の点で共通する。そこで、以下では、異なる点について主に説明し、共通する点については、説明を省略又は簡単にすることとする。また、第1実施形態に係るプラズマ発生装置10と共通する構成については、同一の符号を付することとする。
セラミックスは割れやすく、機械強度が不足する課題がある。そこで、2段階、3段階等、多段にすることで強度を保つことができる。
低電圧側電極110には、第1実施形態に係る低電圧側電極20と同様の溝部22が形成されており、溝部22には、厚さが吹出口30に近づくにつれて厚くなる階段状部123が形成されている。これにより、ガス流路25は、誘電体基板102と低電圧側電極110との間隙が吹出口30に近づくにつれて狭くなる部分124が設けられている。
第6実施形態では、誘電体基板102と低電圧側電極110との間隙が吹出口30に近づくにつれて狭くなる部分を有するため、静電容量の変化量をさらに大きくすることができる。
本実施形態に係る誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置のプラズマ放電開始方法は、プラズマ発生装置10、50、60、70、80を用いる。
前記プラズマ放電開始方法は、始動時には、He、Ne、及び、Arからなる群から選ばれる1種以上の始動用ガスを前記ガス流路に導入してプラズマを発生させる工程Aと、
前記工程Aの後、前記ガス流路に、プラズマ生成ガスを導入する工程Bとを有する。
本実施形態に係る誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置のプラズマ放電開始方法によれば、始動時には、He、Ne、及び、Arからなる群から選ばれる1種以上の始動用ガスを前記ガス流路に導入してプラズマを発生させ、始動後は、前記ガス流路にプラズマ生成ガス(水素、酸素、水、窒素など、所望の活性種を生成できるガス)を導入するため、プラズマ生成ガスが、プラズマ放電しにくいガスであっても、放電を開始することができる。
12、52、102 誘電体基板
12a、52a、102a 平坦部
12b、52b 傾斜部
13a 第1面
13b、53b、103b 第2面
14、54、104 高電圧側電極
15 隙間
20、56、110 低電圧側電極
22 溝部
23a、23b 外周部
24 ガス導入路
25 ガス流路
26 ガスバッファ用基板
27 空洞
30 吹出口
34 電気導入部
40 ガス送出装置
42 電源装置
56b (高電圧側電極の)傾斜部
64 保護層
72 始動補助部材
82 遮光部材
83 空洞
102b 階段状部
123 階段状部
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- 誘電体基板と、
前記誘電体基板の第1面側に設けられた高電圧側電極と、
前記誘電体基板の第2面側に設けられた低電圧側電極と、
前記高電圧側電極の一端に設けられた電気導入部と
を備え、
前記誘電体基板と前記低電圧側電極との間には、前記一端側から他端側にガスを流すためのガス流路が形成されており、
前記ガス流路の前記他端側には、前記ガス流路を流れてきたガス、及び、前記ガス流路にて発生したプラズマを吹き出すための吹出口が形成されており、
前記誘電体基板は、厚さが前記吹出口に近づくにつれて薄くなる部分を有することを特徴とする誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。 - 印加電圧が3kV~20kVであり、周波数が20kHz~150kHzである電源装置を備えることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記ガス流路は、前記誘電体基板と前記低電圧側電極との間隙が前記吹出口に近づくにつれて狭くなる部分を有することを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記吹出口近傍、且つ、前記誘電体基板の前記第2面上に、前記低電圧側電極を構成する材料が飛散することを防止するための保護層を備えることを特徴とする請求項1~3のいずれか1項に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記誘電体基板は、アルミナ、又は、窒化アルミニウムで構成されていることを特徴とする請求項1~4のいずれか1に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記高電圧側電極は、箔状の金属であることを特徴とする請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記高電圧側電極は、導電金属を含有した焼結体であることを特徴とする請求項6に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記高電圧側電極は、メッキ、蒸着、又は、スパッタリングにより形成されていることを特徴とする請求項6に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記吹出口近傍、且つ、前記高電圧側電極上に、始動補助部材が配置されていることを特徴とする請求項1~8のいずれか1項に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記ガス流路へガスを導入するガス導入路を有し、
前記ガス導入路が2つ以上であることを特徴とする請求項1~9のいずれか1項に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。 - 前記吹出口に遮光部材が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項1~10のいずれか1項に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 内部に空洞を有するガスバッファ用基板が、前記低電圧側電極の、前記誘電体基板とは反対側の面に積層されていることを特徴とする請求項1~11のいずれか1項に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記高電圧側電極の他端と前記吹出口が形成されている面との間に一定の隙間が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項1~12のいずれか1項に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 前記誘電体基板の、厚さが前記吹出口に近づくにつれて薄くなる部分が、階段状であることを特徴とする請求項1~13のいずれか1項に記載の誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置。
- 誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置のプラズマ放電開始方法であって、
前記誘電体バリア式プラズマ発生装置は、
誘電体基板と、
前記誘電体基板の第1面側に設けられた高電圧側電極と、
前記誘電体基板の第2面側に設けられた低電圧側電極と、
前記高電圧側電極の一端に設けられた電気導入部と
を備え、
前記誘電体基板と前記低電圧側電極との間には、前記一端側から他端側にガスを流すためのガス流路が形成されており、
前記ガス流路の前記他端側には、前記ガス流路を流れてきたガス、及び、前記ガス流路にて発生したプラズマを吹き出すための吹出口が形成されており、
前記誘電体基板は、厚さが前記吹出口に近づくにつれて薄くなる部分を有しており、
前記プラズマ放電開始方法は、始動時には、He、Ne、及び、Arからなる群から選ばれる1種以上の始動用ガスを前記ガス流路に導入してプラズマを発生させる工程Aと、
前記工程Aの後、前記ガス流路に、プラズマ生成ガスを導入する工程Bと
を含むことを特徴とするプラズマ放電開始方法。
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