Nanomaterial synthesis and surface treatment by atmospheric pressure cold plasmas

The main goal of this study was to demonstrate the potential of atmospheric pressure cold plasmas to synthesize nanoparticles and surface treatments. Silver nanoparticles and carbon quantum dots were selected for this work. The use of silver nanoparticles in bactericidal applications has been tested. In addition, carbon quantum dots are used to manufacture a low-cost metal ion sensor for the detection of copper in drinking water. The second part of the study investigated the chemical reactions that occur in plasma treated mesoporous tin oxide films. These are used to increase the efficiency of dye sensitized solar cells