Cold plasma (IMAGE)

Penn State

Cold plasma

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An atmospheric-pressure plasma jet is used for sterilization of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The plasma is non-thermal and can be applied to living tissue without thermal damage.

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Sean Knecht, Penn State

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