Machala Z., Hensel K., Akishev Y.i (Eds.) Plasma for Bio-Decontamination, Medicine and Food Security

Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands, 2012, 479 pages, ISBN: 9789400728523, 9400728522NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and BiologyNon-thermal (cold) plasmas at atmospheric pressure have recently found many breakthrough applications in biology, medicine, and food security. Plasmas can efficiently kill bacteria, yeasts, moulds, spores, biofilms and other hazardous microorganisms, including potential bio-terrorism agents. They can be employed for bio-decontamination and sterilization of surfaces, medical instruments, water, air, food, even of living tissues without causing their damage. Direct or indirect plasma interaction with living cells of microorganisms or even humans enables novel bio-medical applications, e.g. treatment of skin diseases and ulcers. Plasma-enhanced blood coagulation coupled with its antiseptic properties proved success in wound healing and opens new possibilities in surgery, emergency medicine and military applications. Plasma treatment allows cell manipulations, their removal and targeted transfer into the injured area, which can accelerate wound healing. Plasma induced apoptosis (programmed cell death) of tumor cells brings forth a great potential for cancer treatment. Besides, plasma enables painless treatment of dental caries, root canal disinfection, and other dentistry applications.This book is a selection of reviewed manuscripts issuing from the NATO Advanced Research Workshop Plasma for bio-decontamination, medicine and food security held in Jasná, Slovakia, on 15-18 March 2011. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge and research activities focused at the plasma applications in areas such as bio-decontamination, water chemistry, effects on cells; biofilm inactivation, UV sterilization, and medicine, especially tissue treatment and wound healing, as well as dentistry and food security.Atmospheric Pressure Plasmas for Decontamination of Complex Medical Devices
Characterization of Damage to Bacteria and Bio-macromolecules Caused by (V)UV Radiation and Particles Generated by a Microscale Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet
Bio-Decontamination of Water and Surfaces by DC Discharges in Atmospheric Air
Biological Decontamination Using Pulsed Filamentary Microplasma Jet
The Fungal Spores Survival Under the Low-Temperature Plasma
Plasma-Liquid Interactions: Chemistry and Antimicrobial Effects
Damages of Biological Components in Bacteria and Bacteriophages Exposed to Atmospheric Non-thermal Plasma
Investigations of Bacterial Inactivation and DNA Fragmentation Induced by Flowing Humid Argon Post-discharge
DNA Oxidation by Reactive Oxygen Species Produced by Atmospheric Pressure Microplasmas
Optical Emission Spectroscopic Evaluation of Different Microwave Plasma Discharges and Its Potential Application for Sterilization Processes
Battling Bacterial Biofilms with Gas Discharge Plasma
Inactivation of Microorganisms in Model Biofilms by an Atmospheric Pressure Pulsed Non-thermal Plasma
Low Temperature Atmospheric Argon Plasma: Diagnostics and Medical Applications
A Sub-microsecond Pulsed Plasma Jet for Endodontic Biofilm Disinfection
Medical Plasma in Dentistry: A Future Therapy for Peri-implantitis
Inactivation of Candida Strains in Planktonic and Biofilm Forms Using a Direct Current, Atmospheric-Pressure Cold Plasma Micro-Jet
Non-thermal Atmospheric Plasma Treatment for Deactivation of Oral Bacteria and Improvement of Dental Composite Restoration
Features of the Sterilization by VUV/UV Irradiation of Low-Pressure Discharge Plasma
Applications of Excilamps in Microbiological and Medical Investigations
Xenon Iodide Exciplex Lamp as an Efficient Source for the UV Surface Cleaning and Water Decontamination
Antisepsis of the Skin by Treatment with Tissue-Tolerable Plasma (TTP): Risk Assessment and Perspectives
Cold Microsecond Spark Discharge Plasma Production of Active Species and Their Delivery into Tissue
Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge Jet for Skin Disinfection
Cold Atmospheric Plasma for Clinical Purposes: Promising Results in Patients and Future Applications
Tissue Tolerable Plasma and Polihexanide: Are Synergistic Effects Possible to Promote Healing of Chronic wounds? In Vivo and In Vitro Results
Helium Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet: Diagnostics and Application for Burned Wounds Healing
Non-equilibrium Air Plasma for Wound Bleeding Control
Subcellular Biological Effects of Nanosecond Pulsed Electric Fields
First Achievements and Opportunities for Cancer Treatment Using Non-thermal Plasma
Nitric Oxide Plasma Sources for Bio-Decontamination and Plasma Therapy
Generation of Focused Shock Waves in Water for Biomedical Applications
DBD Plasma Assisted Silver Functionalization of Surgical Meshes
Prospects for Treating Foods with Cold Atmospheric Gas Plasmas
Decontamination of Bacillus subtilis Spores in a Sealed Package Using a Non-thermal Plasma System
Impact of Atmospheric Plasma Generated by a DBD Device on Quality-Related Attributes of “Abate Fetel” Pear Fruit
Fungicidal Effects of Plasma and Radio-Wave Pre-treatments on Seeds of Grain Crops and Legumes