Abstract
A new sterilization method in the field of protection and conservation of materials from microorganisms is plasma treatment. Plasma treatment is a well-established technique in a number of processes, e.g., plasma cleaning, etching, and coating. This paper describes a new method, microwave-induced argon plasma at atmospheric pressure for the sterilization of microorganisms, and presents some experimental results regarding the sterilization of some selected bacteria and fungi.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4539-4544 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Physics of Plasmas |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Nov |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics