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Arc-Free Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Jets: A Review
Mounir Laroussi,Tamer Akan +1 more
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A review of the different cold plasma jets developed to date is presented in this paper, where the jets are classified according to their power sources, which cover a wide frequency spectrum from DC to microwaves.Abstract:
Non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma jets/plumes are playing an increasingly important role in various plasma processing applications. This is because of their practical capability to provide plasmas that are not spatially bound or confined by electrodes. This capability is very desirable in many situations such as in biomedical applications. Various types of ‘cold’ plasma jets have, therefore, been developed to better suit specific uses. In this paper a review of the different cold plasma jets developed to date is presented. The jets are classified according to their power sources, which cover a wide frequency spectrum from DC to microwaves. Each jet is characterized by providing its operational parameters such as its electrodes system, plasma temperature, jet/plume geometrical size (length, radius), power consumption, and gas mixtures used. Applications of each jet are also briefly covered.read more
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Low Temperature Plasma-Based Sterilization: Overview and State-of-the-Art
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Modeling and applications of silent discharge plasmas
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Nonthermal decontamination of biological media by atmospheric-pressure plasmas: review, analysis, and prospects
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