Innovation Portfolio
Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP)
Leading non-university research institute in low-temperature plasma science and technology. Strong focus on application-driven R&D from idea to prototype across plasma medicine, materials, energy, environment, and bioeconomy.
77
Patents
130
Inventors
5
Spin-offs
Patent Portfolio
Analysis of our organization's intellectual property assets
Patents by Technology Area
Portfolio Highlights
Total Patents
77
Recent Patent Publications (2025 & 2026)
4
Top Inventors
Patent Portfolio
Featured Technologies
Discover our latest patented technologies
Compact and Modular Atmospheric Plasma Device for Generating Single Plasma Micro-filaments
This patent discloses a compact, modular atmospheric plasma device capable of generating single plasma micro-filaments at atmospheric pressure. The device features a controller that regulates spark discharge using a DC-voltage-powered driver and a piezoelectric transformer, enabling precise control over plasma filament properties. The device operates without the need for a grounded counter-electrode and is designed for high precision, maskless surface treatments, such as etching, cleaning, activation, or thin-film deposition, on a wide range of materials—including non-conductive substrates. The system can be handheld or integrated into automated setups for advanced manufacturing applications.
Method for Enzyme-Assisted Plasma Chemical Reaction
This patent describes a method for performing enzymatic reactions using plasma-generated reactive species in water, where plasma and the enzyme-catalyzed reaction take place simultaneously in the same vessel. The key advance is that certain enzymes, particularly those that usually require cofactors, can catalyze reactions without those added cofactors because short-lived plasma species take over the role of cofactors. Enzymes can be immobilized on carrier beads to maintain their activity during the plasma exposure. This technique enables efficient, selective, and flexible biocatalytic chemical reactions, such as the reduction of carbon dioxide to formic acid, without the cost or complexity of supplying extra cofactors.
Method and Device for Forming a Catalytically-Active Membrane or a Membrane-electrode-assembly
This patent describes a new method and device for creating a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) used in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and electrolyzers. The invention introduces a self-supporting nanoporous catalyst layer made of noble metal grains that increase the surface area and enhance catalytic activity between the electrode and membrane.
Success Stories
Featured Spin-off Companies
Companies founded based on our organization's technologies
elementarhy
elementarhy develops and manufactures advanced, scalable Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs) for green hydrogen production via PEM electrolyzers, with a focus on efficiency, durability, and sustainability.
Nebula Biocides
Nebula Biocides GmbH develops highly effective disinfection processes and products based on a novel active ingredient, peroxynitrous acid (ONOOH), for medical and hygiene applications.
Coldplasmatech
Coldplasmatech develops innovative cold plasma wound therapy technologies for chronic and complex wounds.
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