Nosocomial pathogens are a considerable public threat. In order to limit their spread, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) was investigated as new alternative to common decontamination strategies. During my work I developed a Surface micro-discharge (SMD) electrode system, characterized the CAP generated at ambient air conditions, studied its decontaminating behavior against nosocomial bacteria such as
Clostridium difficile endospores and revealed factors influencing the decontamination. All in all, SMD air plasma may contribute to the prevention of nosocomial infections in the future.
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Nosocomial pathogens are a considerable public threat. In order to limit their spread, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) was investigated as new alternative to common decontamination strategies. During my work I developed a Surface micro-discharge (SMD) electrode system, characterized the CAP generated at ambient air conditions, studied its decontaminating behavior against nosocomial bacteria such as
Clostridium difficile endospores and revealed factors influencing the decontamination. All in all, S...
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