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Plasma Application for Hygienic Purposes in Medicine, Industry, and Biotechnology: Update 2017

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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) operates at temperatures between 36 and 52°C. It is a highly efficient tool in a number of hygiene and biomedical applications. CAP is effective against microorganisms and viruses. Development of microbial resistance has not been observed yet and is not expected. As opposed to some chemical disinfectants and sterilization processes, cold plasmas are suitable for treatment of temperature-sensitive materials without leaving toxic residues. CAP has been used in combination with hydrogen peroxide vapor for sterilization in health care services and industry since 1993. New developments for sterilization are emerging with peracetic acid, N2 or Ar-N2 plasma, microwave-excited plasma, and steam plasma-flow autoclave techniques. Technical solutions for disinfection of medical devices are still being developed.

CAP is promising in surgery, especially for pre-operative skin and wound antisepsis. It surpasses chemical antiseptics in terms of the ability to penetrate the excretory ducts of sebaceous glands and hair follicles. In implantology, CAP alters the surface of alloplastic implants, giving the body’s cells a growth advantage over bacterial colonization.

The food industry uses CAP to decontaminate raw produce, spices, and food, as well as surfaces and packaging used in food production, and to inactivate allergens and toxins. CAP stimulates the growth of cells and tissue, which not only increases the yield of crop plants, but also their nutritional value.

Contaminated water of all kinds can be decontaminated and chemically degraded using CAP to produce antimicrobial agents (so-called plasma pharmacy). Soil bioremediation and fertility are improved after CAP treatment. CAP-induced changes in microbial metabolism can be used for biological degradation processes.

In air purification, CAP inactivates noxae as well as odors, allergens, and microorganisms.

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