A Comprehensive Review on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD)
Abstract
Here, a review of the process of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) and its applicati ons is conducted. Dielectric-barrier discharges, oft en known as silent discharges or inaudible discharges, are non-equilibrium discharges that are easily controlled throughout a large range of pressure and temperature. The primary feature of DBD is its ability to generate a non-thermal equilibrium plasma conditi on in a far easier manner than other methods. This review off ers a synopsis of the core ideas, workings, and applicati ons of DBD along with gas discharge plasma reactors and different confi gurati ons of DBDs traditi onal to modern systems based on their versati le applicati ons like ozone producti on, SD CO2 lasers, excimer UV lamps, polluti on controls, PDP, surface treatment, plasma igniti on, agriculture, medicine, photonics, energy sources.
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Maryland (USA); 2001 Mar 15. p. 333-76.
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plasma species generated by surface dielectric barrier discharge. Sci Rep. 2018 Nov 12;8(1):16674.
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conversion. Plasma Chem Plasma Process. 2023 Nov;43(6):1633-49.
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41. Papadimas V, Doudesis C, Svarnas P, Papadopoulos PK, Vafakos GP, Vafeas P. SDBD flexible plasma actuator with Ag-ink electrodes: experimental assessment. Appl Sci. 2021 Dec 15;11(24):11930.
42. Sato S, Enokido T, Ashikawa K, Matsubara M, Kanie K, Ohnishi N. Development of a flexible dielectric barrierdischarge plasma actuator fabricated by inkjet printing using silver nanoparticles-based ink. Sens Actuators A Phys. 2021 Oct 15;330:112823.
Published
2024-11-24
How to Cite
RUNDLA, Ajay Kumar; ., Kailash; SINGH VERMA, Dr. Suram.
A Comprehensive Review on Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD).
Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Physics and Applications, [S.l.], v. 7, n. 2, p. 11-34, nov. 2024.
Available at: <http://thejournalshouse.com/index.php/JoARAPA/article/view/1353>. Date accessed: 04 mar. 2025.
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