Thermal plasma processes have many existing and potential advantages for both nanoparticle synthesis and the deposition of nanostructured coatings. In particular, the high temperatures and power densities allow production of nanoparticles and coatings at very high rates. The many processes available, which are based on a range of plasma sources, have attracted strong and growing industrial interest as novel mass-production methods.

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