Certain embodiments described herein are directed to induction devices that can be used to sustain a plasma. In certain configurations, the induction device may comprise one or more radial fins electrically coupled to a base. The induction device may take numerous forms including, for example, coils and plate electrodes.

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to induction devices that can be used to sustain a plasma. In certain configurations, the induction device may comprise one or more radial fins electrically coupled to a base. The induction device may take numerous forms including, for example, coils and plate electrodes.

A method for the treatment, in particular for cleaning, reduction treatment and/or coating, of a workpiece, in which an atmospheric plasma jet is generated. A workpiece to be treated, in particular a workpiece to be cleaned, reduced and/or coated, is brought into contact with a liquid. A surface of the workpiece to be treated or the liquid is impinged with the atmospheric plasma jet. An apparatus for the treatment, in particular for cleaning, reduction treatment and/or coating, of a strip-shaped workpiece, in particular a metal strip, in particular for carrying out the afore-mentioned method.

A method for the treatment, in particular for cleaning, reduction treatment and/or coating, of a workpiece, in which an atmospheric plasma jet is generated. A workpiece to be treated, in particular a workpiece to be cleaned, reduced and/or coated, is brought into contact with a liquid. A surface of the workpiece to be treated or the liquid is impinged with the atmospheric plasma jet. An apparatus for the treatment, in particular for cleaning, reduction treatment and/or coating, of a strip-shaped workpiece, in particular a metal strip, in particular for carrying out the afore-mentioned method.