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Plasma for Bio-Decontamination, Medicine and Food Security (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
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Plasma for Bio-Decontamination, Medicine and Food Security (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology
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Non-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 Jasna, 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.
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