Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. (2013) 61: 24323
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2012120431

Atmospheric pressure plasma jet for decontamination purposes ^*

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka street 38A, 20-618 Lublin, Poland

^a e-mail: askmik@hotmail.com

Received: 1 October 2012
Revised: 6 November 2012
Accepted: 11 December 2012
Published online: 18 February 2013

Abstract

Advanced oxidation processes, especially induced by non-thermal plasmas, are widely known for their high sanitation efficiency. The paper presents general overview of atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) reactors for bactericidal decontamination purposes. In the conclusion part, the basic requirements for APPJ as a tool for biomedical applications including the treatment of living tissues are highlighted.