The NE-PE02 Desktop Plasma Cleaner is a compact, low-pressure benchtop plasma system designed for precision surface treatment in research laboratories, universities, and small-batch production. With a 2L stainless steel chamber and 300W 40kHz power, it delivers reliable plasma cleaning, surface activation, modification, and controlled etching for a wide range of materials including plastics, glass, ceramics, metals, and polymers.

Key Surface Modification Mechanisms

• Radical formation for increased chemical reactivity

• Micro-etching for nanoscale roughness and higher surface area

• Cross-linking for strengthened surface layers

• Polar group grafting (e.g., oxygen-containing groups) for hydrophilicity and bonding

Surface Modification Mechanisms

1. Plasma exposure induces four fundamental physicochemical transformations on material surfaces.

2. Radical Formation: High-energy species cleave molecular bonds, generating reactive free radicals that boost surface chemical activity.

3. Micro-Etching: Surfaces develop nanoscale roughness, enhancing surface area and altering morphology for improved mechanical interlocking.

4. Cross-Linking: Surface radicals recombine into a dense, interconnected network, strengthening the near-surface region.

5. Polar Group Grafting: Radical-rich surfaces react with plasma species, introducing polar functional groups that enhance chemical reactivity and compatibility.

How the NE-PE02 Benchtop Plasma Cleaner Works

This advanced tabletop plasma cleaner uses dual integrated electrodes to create a uniform electric field in a low-pressure vacuum chamber. Process gases (O₂, Ar, N₂, etc.) are ionized, generating reactive plasma species that effectively remove nanoscale organic contaminants, introduce polar functional groups, increase surface roughness for better mechanical interlocking, and enable cross-linking. The result is dramatically enhanced wettability, adhesion, and chemical compatibility without damaging substrates

Applications Across Industries

• Biomedical & Life Sciences: Plasma treatment of culture dishes, microfluidic devices, and implants for enhanced cell adhesion.

• Semiconductor & Electronics: Cleaning prior to wire bonding, OLED/ITO preparation, and photoresist descum.

• New Energy: Surface modification of battery components and photovoltaic materials.

• Materials Research: Polymer activation, glass/ceramic cleaning, and adhesion improvement for composites.

• Optics & Precision Parts: Residue-free cleaning of delicate surfaces.

Why Choose the NE-PE02 Desktop Plasma Cleaner?

• Compact footprint ideal for lab benches and limited spaces

• Versatile for full-component, localized, or complex geometry treatment

• Repeatable, uniform results with easy PLC touch-screen control

• Cost-effective solution for R&D and low-volume production

• Robust stainless steel chamber with flexible gas options

The NE-PE02 provides professional-grade plasma performance in a user-friendly benchtop format—perfect for researchers and engineers needing reliable surface engineering results.

Inquire Now for pricing, customization options, or to discuss your specific plasma cleaning or surface treatment requirements. Our team is ready to help select the right parameters and process gases for optimal results with the NE-PE02 or other systems in our desktop plasma cleaner lineup.