Sterilization Efficacy of Steam Plasma Flow at Atmospheric Pressure

Superheated Steam Drying at Atmospheric Pressure

Measurement of Radiation Emission Due to Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Sterilization

The field of Atmospheric-pressure plasmas has been the focus of many researchers and scientists in the past decade. These specific types of systems are favored because of the few requirements needed for its functioning. Plasmas’ use as a sterilizer is being rapidly explored. Thus, in this process it has become necessary to understand the effect of UV radiation produced during the plasma dischar...

Plasma-Assisted Deposition at Atmospheric Pressure

In plasma-assisted deposition methods the activation energy necessary for the initiation of chemical reactions is transferred via charged particles. Due to this fact in many cases the process temperature can be kept small, if gas discharges at pressures below 1 hPa are used. On the other hand low pressure requires a great deal of vacuum equipment. Processes at atmospheric pressure are more favo...

Monitoring sterilization of dressings in high-vacuum pressure-steam sterilizers.

Undetected air leaks in a high-vacuum sterilizer can defeat the sterilization process. For this reason the maintenance and supervision of these sterilizers needs expert engineering care. The importance of controlling the high-vacuum sterilization process from the centre of a load rather than the chamber drain is emphasized, and a method of detecting any failure in a high-vacuum process is descr...

Efficacy of Nonthermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma for Tooth Bleaching

The conventional light source used for tooth bleaching has the potential to cause thermal damage, and the actual role of the light source is doubtful. In this study, we evaluated bleaching efficacy, temperature, and morphological safety after tooth bleaching with nonthermal atmospheric pressure plasma. Tooth bleaching combined with plasma had improved efficacy in providing a higher level of bri...