Method of modifying particles using a cascade plasma reactor

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a cascade reactor which includes a first reactor sector including a first starting material inlet, a first modifier inlet, a first dielectric barrier discharge, and a first collection outlet; a second reactor sector, connected to the first reactor sector by a connection, including a second starting material inlet, a second modifier inlet, a second dielectric barrier discharge, and a second collection outlet; and insulating reactor support surrounding the first reactor sector and the second reactor sector, a gas line for providing a gas to the first reactor sector and the second reactor sector, and a housing enclosing the first reactor sector, the second reactor sector, and the gas line. Methods of operating the cascade reactor and modifying particles using the cascade reactor are also described.

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