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In-liquid plasma devices and methods of use thereof

US10499486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology · SA

Inventors

Min-Suk Cha · Daejeon, KR
Ahmad Bassam Hamdan · Thuwal, SA

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 3, 2017
Grant date	Dec 3, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH05H1/475
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Devices and methods for generating a plasma in a liquid are provided. A low-dielectric material can be placed in contact with the liquid to form an interface a distance from an anode. A voltage can be applied across the anode and a cathode submerged in the liquid to produce the plasma. A variety of devices are provided, including for continuous operation. The devices and methods can be used to generate a plasma in a variety of liquids, for example for water treatment, hydrocarbon reformation, or synthesis of nanomaterial.

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