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Pogorzelska-Nowicka E, Hanula M, Pogorzelski G. Extraction of polyphenols and essential oils from herbs with green extraction methods - An insightful review. Food Chem 2024; 460:140456. [PMID: 39084104 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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The demand for polyphenols and essential oils (EOs) on the food market is high and grows every year. Its partially the result of the fact that these compounds can be used in formulation of clean label foods, a fast growing food sector. A significant share of polyphenols and EOs are extracted from herbs. The quality of the extracts is determined mainly by the extraction method. Conventional extraction techniques of phytochemicals are time-consuming, operate at high temperatures, and require usage of organic solvents and energy in large quantities. According to the United Nations Sustainability Development Plan, chemical processes should be replaced by green alternatives that would reduce the use of solvents and energy. Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE), Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) and Cold Plasma-Assisted Extraction (CPAE) meets these criteria. The review shows that each of these techniques seems to be a great alternative for conventional extraction methods ensuring higher yields of bioactive compounds.
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- Ewelina Pogorzelska-Nowicka
- Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Department of Technique and Food Product Development, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW), Nowoursynowska 159 c street, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Department of Technique and Food Product Development, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW), Nowoursynowska 159 c street, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland.
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- The Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Postępu 36A, Jastrzębiec, 05-552 Magdalenka, Poland.
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Chodkowski M, Terpiłowski K, Románszki L, Klébert S, Mohai M, Károly Z. Effect of Non-Thermal Sulfur Hexafluoride Cold Plasma Modification on Surface Properties of Polyoxymethylene. Chemphyschem 2024; 25:e202300709. [PMID: 38548684 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was employed to reveal the differences in the chemical structure of the topmost layer after plasma modification. It was found out that changes in the surface properties of the polymer could be observed even after 20 seconds of treatment. The surface becomes hydrophobic or superhydrophobic, with the water contact angles up to 160 degrees. Morphological changes and increased roughness can be observed only in the nanoscale, whereas the structure seems to be unaffected in the microscale. As a result of plasma modification a permanent hydrophobic effect was obtained on the polyoxymethylene surface.
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- Michał Chodkowski
- Department of Interfacial Phenomena, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Słlodowska University in Lublin, pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 3, 20-031, Lublin, Poland
- Department of Technology and Polymer Processing, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Lublin University of Technology, ul. Nadbystrzycka 36, 20-618, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Interfacial Phenomena, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Słlodowska University in Lublin, pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 3, 20-031, Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, HUN-REN Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Magyar tudósok körútja 2, H 1117, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, HUN-REN Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Magyar tudósok körútja 2, H 1117, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, HUN-REN Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Magyar tudósok körútja 2, H 1117, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, HUN-REN Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Magyar tudósok körútja 2, H 1117, Budapest, Hungary
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Nitsch A, Qarqash S, Römer S, Schoon J, Singer D, Bekeschus S, Ekkernkamp A, Wassilew GI, Tzvetkov MV, Haralambiev L. Effective combination of cold physical plasma and chemotherapy against Ewing sarcoma cells in vitro. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6505. [PMID: 38499701 PMCID: PMC10948386 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56985-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Ewing's sarcoma (ES) is the second most common bone tumor in children and adolescents and is highly malignant. Although the new chemotherapy has significantly improved the survival rate for ES from about 10 to 75%, the survival rate for metastatic tumors remains around 30%. This treatment is often associated with various side effects that contribute to the suffering of the patients. Cold physical plasma (CPP), whether used alone or in combination with current chemotherapy, is considered a promising adjunctive tool in cancer treatment. This study aims to investigate the synergistic effects of CPP in combination with cytostatic chemotherapeutic agents that are not part of current ES therapy. Two different ES cell lines, RD-ES and A673, were treated with the determined IC20 concentrations of the chemotherapeutic agents cisplatin and methotrexate (MTX) in combination with CPP. The effects on population doubling, cell viability, and apoptotic processes within these cell lines were assessed. This combination therapy has led to a reduction of population doubling and cell viability, as well as an increase in apoptotic activity in cells compared to CPP monotherapy. The results of this study provide evidence that combining CPP with non-common chemotherapy drugs such as MTX and CIS in the treatment of ES enhances the anticancer effects of these drugs. These findings open up new possibilities for the effective use of these drugs against ES.
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- Andreas Nitsch
- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of General Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport (C_DAT), University Medicine Greifswald, Felix-Hausdorff-Straße 3, 17489, Greifswald, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Venerology, Strempelstr. 13, 18057, Rostock, Germany
- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), ZIK Plasmatis, Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2, 17489, Greifswald, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Venerology, Strempelstr. 13, 18057, Rostock, Germany
- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), ZIK Plasmatis, Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2, 17489, Greifswald, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Warener Straße 7, 12683, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of General Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacology, Center of Drug Absorption and Transport (C_DAT), University Medicine Greifswald, Felix-Hausdorff-Straße 3, 17489, Greifswald, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Germany.
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Warener Straße 7, 12683, Berlin, Germany.
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Farag OF, Kotb OM, Ghazaly ME, El-Sayed NM. Response of the modified GAFCHROMIC EBT2 radiochromic film to DC glow discharge plasma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2262. [PMID: 38279004 PMCID: PMC10817983 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52628-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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The response of the modified GAFCHROMIC EBT2 radiochromic film to DC Oxygen glow discharge plasma was investigated using a flatbed scanner and an UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The film was modified by removing the polyester overlaminate, adhesive, and topcoat layers with a total thickness of 80 µm, and is now referred to as EBT2-M. The EBT2-M films were exposed to DC Oxygen plasma for different durations: 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 10 min. The exposed films exhibit coloration homogeneity with an average variation of (1.6 ± 0.3) × 10-4 pixel values/µm, irrespective of the applied exposure time. The pixel values of the red-and-green channels and weighted grayscale images decreased exponentially with different sensitivity amounts to [Formula: see text] 39.67, 49.69, and 42.11 min-1, respectively, as the exposure time increased. The two absorption peaks at 580 ± 4 nm and 632 ± 4 nm in the UV-Vis absorption spectra of the exposed GAFCHROMIC EBT2-M radiochromic films are increasing with increasing exposure time up to 4 min, thereafter saturated for prolonged exposure time. The integrated absorbance in the range from 400 to 700 nm is linearly correlated with the exposure time. The indirect and direct optical energy band gaps and Urbach energy of the modified GAFCHROMIC EBT2 film are weakly correlated with the exposure time. These findings suggest the utilization of the modified GAFCHROMIC EBT2 radiochromic film as a novel and simple technique for plasma diagnostics.
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- Omar F Farag
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, PO 44519, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, PO 44519, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, PO 44519, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, PO 44519, Zagazig, Egypt
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Sayahi K, Sari AH, Hamidi A, Nowruzi B, Hassani F. Application of cold argon plasma on germination, root length, and decontamination of soybean cultivars. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:59. [PMID: 38247007 PMCID: PMC10801988 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-04730-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Applying cold discharge plasma can potentially alter plants' germination characteristics by triggering their physiological activities. As a main crop in many countries, soybean was examined in the present study using cultivars such as Arian, Katoul, Saba, Sari, and Williams in a cold argon plasma. This study has been motivated by the importance of plant production worldwide, considering climate change and the increasing needs of human populations for food. This study was performed to inspect the effect of cold plasma treatment on seed germination and the impact of argon plasma on microbial decontamination was investigated on soybeans. Also, the employed cultivars have not been studied until now the radicals generated from argon were detected by optical emission spectrometry (OES), and a collisional radiative model was used to describe electron density. The germination properties, including final germination percentage (FGP), mean germination time (MGT), root length, and electrical conductivity of biomolecules released from the seeds, were investigated after the plasma treatments for 30, 60, 180, 300, and 420 s. The decontamination effect of the plasma on Aspergillus flavus (A.flavus) and Fusarium solani (F.solani) was also examined. The plasma for 60 s induced a maximum FGP change of 23.12 ± 0.34% and a lowest MGT value of 1.40 ± 0.007 days. Moreover, the ultimate root length was 56.12 ± 2.89%, in the seeds treated for 60 s. The plasma exposure, however, failed to yield a significant enhancement in electrical conductivity, even when the discharge duration was extended to 180 s or longer. Therefore, the plasma duration of 180 s was selected for the blotter technique. Both fungi showed successful sterilization; their infectivity inhibition was 67 ± 4 and 65 ± 3.1%, respectively. In general, the cold plasma used for soybeans in the present study preserved their healthy qualities and reduced the degree of fungal contamination.
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- Khadijeh Sayahi
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Converging Sciences and Technologies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Converging Sciences and Technologies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute (SPCRI), Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Converging Sciences and Technologies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Seed and Plant Certification and Registration Research Institute (SPCRI), Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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Lunder M, Dahle S, Fink R. Cold atmospheric plasma for surface disinfection: a promising weapon against deleterious meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. J Hosp Infect 2024; 143:64-75. [PMID: 37939884 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to classical antimicrobial agents, so new approaches need to be explored. AIM To assess the potential of cold atmospheric plasma for the management of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). METHODS The 24, 48, and 72 h resistant and susceptible S. aureus biofilms were exposed to 60, 120, and 180 s treatment with plasma. FINDINGS Increasing the treatment time results in higher cell reduction for both susceptible and resistant strains of S. aureus (P < 0.05). Up to log10 reduction factor of 5.24 cfu/cm2 can be achieved in 180 s of plasma treatment. Furthermore, plasma can substantially alter the cell's metabolisms and impact cell membrane integrity. However, it has not been shown that plasma can reduce biofilm biomass in the case of 24 h and 48 h biofilms, although the 72 h biofilm was more susceptible, and its biomass was decreased (P < 0.05). The accumulation of intrabacterial reactive oxygen species was also observed, which confirms the plasma's induction of oxidative stress. Finally, it was shown that continuous plasma exposure of bacterial cells does not cause resistance to plasma, nor is resistance developed to cefoxitin. CONCLUSION Cold atmospheric plasma is a good candidate for S. aureus and MRSA biofilm treatment and may therefore be of value in the bacterial resistance crisis.
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- M Lunder
- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Arguello-Sánchez R, López-Callejas R, Rodríguez-Méndez BG, Scougall-Vilchis R, Velázquez-Enríquez U, Mercado-Cabrera A, Peña-Eguiluz R, Valencia-Alvarado R, Medina-Solís CE. Innovative Curved-Tip Reactor for Non-Thermal Plasma and Plasma-Treated Water Generation: Synergistic Impact Comparison with Sodium Hypochlorite in Dental Root Canal Disinfection. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:7204. [PMID: 38005133 PMCID: PMC10672626 DOI: 10.3390/ma16227204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Non-thermal plasmas (NTPs), known as cold atmospheric plasmas (CAPs), hold great potential for diverse medical applications, including dentistry. However, traditional linear and rigid dielectric barrier discharge reactors used for NTP generation encounter limitations in accessing oral cavities and root canals. To address this issue, we have developed an innovative NTP reactor featuring an angled end for improved accessibility. The central copper electrode, with a 0.59 mm diameter and adjustable length for desired angulation, is coated with zircon powder (ZrSiO4) to ensure stable NTP generation. This central electrode is housed within a stainless steel tube (3 mm internal diameter, 8 mm external diameter, and 100 mm length) with a 27° angle at one end, making it ergonomically suitable for oral applications. NTP generation involves polarizing the reactor electrodes with 13.56 MHz radio frequency signals, using helium gas as a working medium. We introduce plasma-treated water (PTW) as an adjunctive therapy to enhance biofilm eradication within root canals. A synergistic approach combining NTP and PTW is employed and compared to the gold standard (sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl), effectively neutralizing Enterococcus faecalis bacteria, even in scenarios involving biofilms. Moreover, applying NTP in both gaseous and liquid environments successfully achieves bacterial inactivation at varying treatment durations, demonstrating the device's suitability for medical use in treating root canal biofilms. The proposed NTP reactor, characterized by its innovative design, offers a practical and specific approach to plasma treatment in dental applications. It holds promise in combatting bacterial infections in root canals and oral cavities.
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- Raúl Arguello-Sánchez
- Dental Reseach Center and Advanced Studies "Dr. Keisaburo Miyata", School of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Mexico State, Av. Paseo Tollocan, 13 Universidad, Toluca de Lerdo 50130, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, National Institute for Nuclear Research, Carretera Mexico-Toluca S/N, Ocoyoacac 52750, Mexico
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- Dental Reseach Center and Advanced Studies "Dr. Keisaburo Miyata", School of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Mexico State, Av. Paseo Tollocan, 13 Universidad, Toluca de Lerdo 50130, Mexico
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- Dental Reseach Center and Advanced Studies "Dr. Keisaburo Miyata", School of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Mexico State, Av. Paseo Tollocan, 13 Universidad, Toluca de Lerdo 50130, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, National Institute for Nuclear Research, Carretera Mexico-Toluca S/N, Ocoyoacac 52750, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, National Institute for Nuclear Research, Carretera Mexico-Toluca S/N, Ocoyoacac 52750, Mexico
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- Department of Physics, National Institute for Nuclear Research, Carretera Mexico-Toluca S/N, Ocoyoacac 52750, Mexico
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- Dental Reseach Center and Advanced Studies "Dr. Keisaburo Miyata", School of Dentistry, Autonomous University of Mexico State, Av. Paseo Tollocan, 13 Universidad, Toluca de Lerdo 50130, Mexico
- Dentistry Academic Area of the Health Sciences Institute, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Exhacienda de la Concepción S/N Carretera Actopan-Tilcuautla, San Agustin Tlaxiaca 42160, Mexico
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Hadinoto K, Niemira BA, Trujillo FJ. A review on plasma-activated water and its application in the meat industry. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:4993-5019. [PMID: 37799092 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Meat is a nutritious food with a short shelf life, making it challenging to ensure safety, quality, and nutritional value. Foodborne pathogens and oxidation are the main concerns that lead to health risks and economic losses. Conventional approaches like hot water, steam pasteurization, and chemical washes for meat decontamination improve safety but cause nutritional and quality issues. Plasma-activated water (PAW) is a potential alternative to thermal treatment that can reduce oxidation and microbial growth, an essential factor in ensuring safety, quality, and nutritional value. This review explores the different types of PAW and their physiochemical properties. It also outlines the reaction pathways involved in the generation of short-lived and long-lived reactive nitrogen and oxygen species (RONS) in PAW, which contribute to its antimicrobial abilities. The review also highlights current studies on PAW inactivation against various planktonic bacteria, as well as critical processing parameters that can improve PAW inactivation efficacy. Promising applications of PAW for meat curing, thawing, and decontamination are discussed, with emphasis on the need to understand how RONS in PAW affect meat quality. Recent reports on combining PAW with ultrasound, mild heating, and non-thermal plasma to improve inactivation efficacy are also presented. Finally, the need to develop energy-efficient systems for the production and scalability of PAW is discussed for its use as a potential meat disinfectant without compromising meat quality.
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- Koentadi Hadinoto
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- USDA-ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, Food Safety and Intervention Technologies Unit, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Sahraeian S, Rashidinejad A, Niakousari M. Enhanced properties of non-starch polysaccharide and protein hydrocolloids through plasma treatment: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 249:126098. [PMID: 37543265 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Hydrocolloids are important ingredients in food formulations and their modification can lead to novel ingredients with unique functionalities beyond their nutritional value. Cold plasma is a promising technology for the modification of food biopolymers due to its non-toxic and eco-friendly nature. This review discusses the recent published studies on the effects of cold plasma treatment on non-starch hydrocolloids and their derivatives. It covers the common phenomena that occur during plasma treatment, including ionization, etching effect, surface modification, and ashing effect, and how they contribute to various changes in food biopolymers. The effects of plasma treatment on important properties such as color, crystallinity, chemical structure, rheological behavior, and thermal properties of non-starch hydrocolloids and their derivatives are also discussed. In addition, this review highlights the potential of cold plasma treatment to enhance the functionality of food biopolymers and improve the quality of food products. The mechanisms underlying the effects of plasma treatment on food biopolymers, which can be useful for future research in this area, are also discussed. Overall, this review paper presents a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge in the field of cold plasma treatment of non-starch hydrocolloids and their derivatives and highlights the areas that require further investigation.
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- Shahriyar Sahraeian
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Riddet Institute, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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Momeni S, Shanei A, Sazgarnia A, Azmoonfar R, Ghorbani F. Increased radiosensitivity of melanoma cells through cold plasma pretreatment mediated by ICG. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2023; 64:751-760. [PMID: 37586714 PMCID: PMC10516736 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrad042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Radiation therapy (RT) is the primary treatment for many cancers, but its effectiveness is reduced due to radioresistance and side effects. The study aims to investigate an emerging treatment for cancer, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), as a selectable treatment between cancerous and healthy cells and its role in the occurrence of photodynamic therapy (PDT) utilizing indocyanine green (ICG) as a photosensitizer. We examined whether the efficiency of radiotherapy could be improved by combining CAP with ICG. The PDT effect induced by cold plasma irradiation and the radiosensitivity of ICG were investigated on DFW and HFF cell lines. Then, for combined treatment, ICG was introduced to the cells and treated with radiotherapy, followed by cold plasma treatment simultaneously and 24-h intervals. MTT and colony assays were used to determine the survival of treated cells, and flow cytometry was used to identify apoptotic cells. Despite a decrease in the survival of melanoma cells in CAP, ICG did not affect RT. Comparing the ICG + CAP group with CAP, a significant reduction in cell survival was observed, confirming the photodynamic properties of plasma utilizing ICG. The treatment outcome depends on the duration of CAP. The results for healthy and cancer cells also confirmed the selectivity of plasma function. Moreover, cold plasma sensitized melanoma cells to radiotherapy, increasing treatment efficiency. Treatment of CAP with RT can be effective in treating melanoma. The inclusion of ICG results in plasma treatment enhancement. These findings help to select an optimal strategy for a combination of plasma and radiotherapy.
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- Sara Momeni
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 8174673461, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 8174673461, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, Medical Physics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948564, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 8174673461, Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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Scholtz V, Jirešová J, Fišer L, Obrová K, Sláma M, Klenivskyi M, Khun J, Vaňková E. Non-thermal plasma disinfecting procedure is harmless to delicate items of everyday use. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15479. [PMID: 37726338 PMCID: PMC10509187 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42405-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Non-thermal plasma (NTP) is a well-known decontamination tool applicable for a wide range of microorganisms and viruses. Since the recent COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to decontaminate all daily used items, it is highly desirable to address the applicability of NTP, including its possible harmful effects. To the best of our knowledge, a comprehensive characterization of NTP effects on sensitive materials is still lacking. We investigated the potential damage to common materials of daily use inflicted by air atmospheric NTP generated in Plasmatico v1.0. The materials tested were paper, various metals, and passive and active electronic components modelling sensitive parts of commonly used small electronic devices. The NTP-exposed paper remained fully usable with only slight changes in its properties, such as whitening, pH change, and degree of polymerization. NTP caused mild oxidation of copper, tinned copper, brass, and a very mild oxidation of stainless steel. However, these changes do not affect the normal functionality of these materials. No significant changes were observed for passive electronic components; active components displayed a very slight shift of the measured values observed for the humidity sensor. In conclusion, NTP can be considered a gentle tool suitable for decontamination of various sensitive materials.
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- V Scholtz
- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Division Molecular Microbiology, St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), Vienna, Austria
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- Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physics and Measurements, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic
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Mohseni P, Ghorbani A, Fariborzi N. Exploring the potential of cold plasma therapy in treating bacterial infections in veterinary medicine: opportunities and challenges. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1240596. [PMID: 37720476 PMCID: PMC10502341 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1240596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Cold plasma therapy is a novel approach that has shown significant promise in treating bacterial infections in veterinary medicine. Cold plasma possesses the potential to eliminate various bacteria, including those that are resistant to antibiotics, which renders it a desirable substitute for traditional antibiotics. Furthermore, it can enhance the immune system and facilitate the process of wound healing. However, there are some challenges associated with the use of cold plasma in veterinary medicine, such as achieving consistent and uniform exposure to the affected area, determining optimal treatment conditions, and evaluating the long-term impact on animal health. This paper explores the potential of cold plasma therapy in veterinary medicine for managing bacterial diseases, including respiratory infections, skin infections, and wound infections such as Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus, and Bacillus subtilis. It also shows the opportunities and challenges associated with its use. In conclusion, the paper highlights the promising potential of utilizing cold plasma in veterinary medicine. However, to gain a comprehensive understanding of its benefits and limitations, further research is required. Future studies should concentrate on refining treatment protocols and assessing the long-term effects of cold plasma therapy on bacterial infections and the overall health of animals.
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- Parvin Mohseni
- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Nuclear Agriculture Research School, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute (NSTRI), Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Control of Diseases Vector, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Staehlke S, Brief J, Senz V, Eickner T, Nebe JB. Optimized Gingiva Cell Behavior on Dental Zirconia as a Result of Atmospheric Argon Plasma Activation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4203. [PMID: 37374388 DOI: 10.3390/ma16124203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Several physico-chemical modifications have been developed to improve cell contact with prosthetic oral implant surfaces. The activation with non-thermal plasmas was one option. Previous studies found that gingiva fibroblasts on laser-microstructured ceramics were hindered in their migration into cavities. However, after argon (Ar) plasma activation, the cells concentrated in and around the niches. The change in surface properties of zirconia and, subsequently, the effect on cell behavior is unclear. In this study, polished zirconia discs were activated by atmospheric pressure Ar plasma using the kINPen®09 jet for 1 min. Surfaces were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and water contact angle. In vitro studies with human gingival fibroblasts (HGF-1) focused on spreading, actin cytoskeleton organization, and calcium ion signaling within 24 h. After Ar plasma activation, surfaces were more hydrophilic. XPS revealed decreased carbon and increased oxygen, zirconia, and yttrium content after Ar plasma. The Ar plasma activation boosted the spreading (2 h), and HGF-1 cells formed strong actin filaments with pronounced lamellipodia. Interestingly, the cells' calcium ion signaling was also promoted. Therefore, argon plasma activation of zirconia seems to be a valuable tool to bioactivate the surface for optimal surface occupation by cells and active cell signaling.
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- Susanne Staehlke
- Institute for Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057 Rostock, Germany
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- VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG, 79713 Bad Säckingen, Germany
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- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Rostock University Medical Center, 18119 Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Rostock University Medical Center, 18119 Rostock, Germany
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- Institute for Cell Biology, Rostock University Medical Center, 18057 Rostock, Germany
- Department Science and Technology of Life, Light and Matter, University of Rostock, 18059 Rostock, Germany
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Ding YH, Wang XL, Li SR, Li QX, Xu TA, Zhang YT. The crosslink between the hyaluronic acid and drugs treated by reactive oxygen species produced in plasma based on the molecular dynamics simulation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124944. [PMID: 37210061 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA)-based pre-drugs can enable targeted drug delivery to cancer cells with CD44-high expressing, thus, it is essential to design an efficient, target specific drug delivery system based on HA. Plasma, as a simple and clean tool, has been widely used in the modification and crosslinking of biological materials in recent years. In this paper, we used the Reactive Molecular Dynamic (RMD) to explore the reaction between reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plasma and HA with drugs (PTX, SN-38, and DOX), in order to examine possible drug-coupled systems. The simulation results indicated the acetylamino groups in HA could be oxidized to unsaturated acyl groups, which offers the possibility of crosslinking. Three drugs also exposed the unsaturated atoms under the impact of ROS, which can cross-link directly to HA through CO and CN bonds, forming a drug coupling system with better release. This study revealed the exposure of active sites on HA and drugs by ROS impact in plasma, allowing us to study the crosslinking mechanism between HA and drugs at molecular level deeply, and also provided a new light for establishment of HA-based targeted drug delivery system.
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- Yun-Han Ding
- School of Electrical Engineeringe, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250061, China
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- School of Electrical Engineeringe, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250061, China.
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- School of Electrical Engineeringe, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250061, China
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- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, China
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- School of Electrical Engineeringe, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250061, China
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- School of Electrical Engineeringe, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250061, China
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Kang SU, Kim CH, You S, Lee DY, Kim YK, Kim SJ, Kim CK, Kim HK. Plasma Surface Modification of 3Y-TZP at Low and Atmospheric Pressures with Different Treatment Times. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:7663. [PMID: 37108832 PMCID: PMC10144831 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The efficiency of plasma surface modifications depends on the operating conditions. This study investigated the effect of chamber pressure and plasma exposure time on the surface properties of 3Y-TZP with N2/Ar gas. Plate-shaped zirconia specimens were randomly divided into two categories: vacuum plasma and atmospheric plasma. Each group was subdivided into five subgroups according to the treatment time: 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 min. Following the plasma treatments, we characterized the surface properties, including wettability, chemical composition, crystal structure, surface morphology, and zeta potential. These were analyzed through various techniques, such as contact angle measurement, XPS, XRD, SEM, FIB, CLSM, and electrokinetic measurements. The atmospheric plasma treatments increased zirconia's electron donation (γ-) capacity, while the vacuum plasma treatments decreased γ- parameter with increasing times. The highest concentration of the basic hydroxyl OH(b) groups was identified after a 5 min exposure to atmospheric plasmas. With longer exposure times, the vacuum plasmas induce electrical damage. Both plasma systems increased the zeta potential of 3Y-TZP, showing positive values in a vacuum. In the atmosphere, the zeta potential rapidly increased after 1 min. Atmospheric plasma treatments would be beneficial for the adsorption of oxygen and nitrogen from ambient air and the generation of various active species on the zirconia surface.
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- Sung Un Kang
- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
- Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Oral Health Science, School of Medicine, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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Razzaghi Z, Arjmand B, Hamzeloo-Moghadam M, Rezaei Tavirani M. Gene Ontology Assessment of Indirect Cold Physical Plasma and UV-Radiation Molecular Mechanism at the Cellular Level. J Lasers Med Sci 2023; 14:e10. [PMID: 37583495 PMCID: PMC10423957 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2023.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Introduction: The development of therapeutic methods implies an understanding of the molecular mechanism of the applied methods. Due to the widespread use of UV radiation and cold physical plasma in medicine, the molecular mechanism of these two methods is compared via gene ontology. Methods: Data were derived from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) which discriminate the cells treated with UV radiation versus indirect cold physical plasma were analyzed via gen ontology enrichment. The related biochemical pathways were extracted from the "Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes" (KEGG). Results: Among the 152 queried DEGs, 18 critical genes including SOC1, LDLR, ALO5, PTGS2, TNF, JUNB, TNFRSF1A, CD40, SMAD7, ID1, SMAD6, SERPINE1, PMAIP1, MDM2, CREB5, GADD45A, E2F3, and ETV5 were highlighted as the genes that victimize the two methods. Conclusion: NOTCH1 and TNF as the main genes plus SEREPINE1, KLF, and BDNF were introduced as the significant genes that are involved in the processes which discriminate cold physical plasma administration and UV-radiation as the two evaluated therapeutic methods.
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- Zahra Razzaghi
- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Iranian Cancer Control Center (MACSA), Tehran, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Proteomics Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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He Y, Shen J, Alharbi NS, Chen C. Volatile organic compounds degradation by nonthermal plasma: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:32123-32152. [PMID: 36710313 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25524-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have posed a severe threat on both ecosystem and human health which thus have gained much attention in recent years. Nonthermal plasma (NTP) as an alternative to traditional methods has been employed to degrade VOC in the atmosphere and wastewater for its high removal efficiency (up to 100%), mild operating conditions, and environmental friendliness. This review outlined the principles of NTP production and the applications on VOC removal in different kinds of reactors, like single/double dielectric barrier discharge, surface discharge, and gliding arc discharge reactors. The combination of NTP with catalysts/oxidants was also applied for VOC degradation to further promote the energy efficiency. Further, detailed explanations were given of the effect of various important factors including input/reactor/external conditions on VOC degradation performance. The reactive species (e.g., high-energy electrons, HO·, O·, N2+, Ar+, O3, H2O2) generated in NTP discharge process have played crucial roles in decomposing VOC molecules; therefore, their variation under different parameter conditions along with the reaction mechanisms involved in these NTP technologies was emphatically explained. Finally, a conclusion of the NTP technologies was presented, and special attention was paid to future challenges for NTP technologies in VOC treatment to stimulate the advances in this topic.
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- Yuan He
- Institute of Plasma Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 1126, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plasma Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 1126, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Plasma Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 1126, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China.
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Selective Effects of Cold Atmospheric Plasma on Bone Sarcoma Cells and Human Osteoblasts. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020601. [PMID: 36831137 PMCID: PMC9952933 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) in oncology has been intensively investigated over the past 15 years as it inhibits the growth of many tumor cells. It is known that reactive oxidative species (ROS) produced in CAP are responsible for this effect. However, to translate the use of CAP into medical practice, it is essential to know how CAP treatment affects non-malignant cells. Thus, the current in vitro study deals with the effect of CAP on human bone cancer cells and human osteoblasts. Here, identical CAP treatment regimens were applied to the malignant and non-malignant bone cells and their impact was compared. METHODS Two different human bone cancer cell types, U2-OS (osteosarcoma) and A673 (Ewing's sarcoma), and non-malignant primary osteoblasts (HOB) were used. The CAP treatment was performed with the clinically approved kINPen MED. After CAP treatment, growth kinetics and a viability assay were performed. For detecting apoptosis, a caspase-3/7 assay and a TUNEL assay were used. Accumulated ROS was measured in cell culture medium and intracellular. To investigate the influence of CAP on cell motility, a scratch assay was carried out. RESULTS The CAP treatment showed strong inhibition of cell growth and viability in bone cancer cells. Apoptotic processes were enhanced in the malignant cells. Osteoblasts showed a higher potential for ROS resistance in comparison to malignant cells. There was no difference in cell motility between benign and malignant cells following CAP treatment. CONCLUSIONS Osteoblasts show better tolerance to CAP treatment, indicated by less affected viability compared to CAP-treated bone cancer cells. This points toward the selective effect of CAP on sarcoma cells and represents a further step toward the clinical application of CAP.
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Surface Functionalization of Face Masks with Cold Plasma and Its Effect in Anchoring Polyphenols Extracted from Agri-Food. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27238632. [PMID: 36500725 PMCID: PMC9737527 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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To improve the capability of non-woven polypropylene-based fabric (NWF-PP) used for face mask production to retain active biomolecules such as polyphenols, the surface functionalization of NWF-PP-directly cut from face masks-was carried out by employing cold plasma with oxygen. The nature/structure of the functional groups, as well as the degree of functionalization, were evaluated by ATR-FTIR and XPS by varying the experimental conditions (generator power, treatment time, and oxygen flow). The effects of plasma activation on mechanical and morphological characteristics were evaluated by stress-strain measurements and SEM analysis. The ability of functionalized NWF-PP to firmly anchor polyphenols extracted from cloves was estimated by ATR-FTIR analysis, IR imaging, extractions in physiological solution, and OIT analysis (before and after extraction), as well as by SEM analysis. All the results obtained converge in showing that, although the plasma treatment causes changes-not only on the surface-with certain detriment to the mechanical performance of the NWF-PP, the incorporated functionalities are able to retain/anchor the active molecules extracted from the cloves, thus stabilizing the treated surfaces against thermo-oxidation even after prolonged extraction.
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Muslimov AE, Gadzhiev MK, Kanevsky VM. Influence of Plasma Treatment Parameters on the Structural-Phase Composition, Hardness, Moisture-Resistance, and Raman-Enhancement Properties of Nitrogen-Containing Titanium Dioxide. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8514. [PMID: 36500006 PMCID: PMC9736553 DOI: 10.3390/ma15238514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The paper shows, for the first time, the prospects of treatment with a quasi-equilibrium low-temperature nitrogen plasma in an open atmosphere for the formation of super-hard, super-hydrophobic TiN/TiO2 composite coatings with pronounced Raman-enhancement properties. X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and Raman spectroscopy, as well as the analysis of hardness and moisture-resistance properties, are used as analytical research methods. During plasma treatment of titanium films on sapphire with a mass average temperature of 4-6 kK, an X-ray amorphous hydrophilic titanium oxide film with a low nitrogen content is formed. The nitrogen content in titanium oxide films increases with increasing treatment temperature up to 6-7 kK. In this case, an X-ray amorphous hydrophobic film is formed. With a further increase in temperature to 7-10 kK, a TiN/TiO2 composite structure based on polycrystalline rutile is formed with increased hydrophobicity and pronounced Raman enhancement properties due to the effective excitation of surface plasmon polaritons. The presence of the crystalline phase increases the dephasing time, which determines the quality of the resonance and the achievable amplification of the electromagnetic field near the TiN inclusions. All treated films on sapphire have a super-hardness above 25 GPa (Vickers hardness test) due to high grain size, the presence of nitrogen-containing inclusions concentrated along grain boundaries, and compressive stresses.
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- Arsen E. Muslimov
- Federal Scientific Research Centre “Crystallography and Photonics” of Russian Academy of Sciences, Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography, Moscow 119333, Russia
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- Joint Institute for High Temperatures, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 125412, Russia
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- Federal Scientific Research Centre “Crystallography and Photonics” of Russian Academy of Sciences, Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography, Moscow 119333, Russia
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Volkov AG, Hairston JS, Taengwa G, Roberts J, Liburd L, Patel D. Redox Reactions of Biologically Active Molecules upon Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Treatment of Aqueous Solutions. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27207051. [PMID: 36296644 PMCID: PMC9608965 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27207051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAPP) is widely used in medicine for the treatment of diseases and disinfection of bio-tissues due to its antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. In agriculture, CAPP accelerates the imbibition and germination of seeds and significantly increases plant productivity. Plasma is also used to fix molecular nitrogen. CAPP can produce reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). Plasma treatment of bio-tissue can lead to numerous side effects such as lipid peroxidation, genotoxic problems, and DNA damage. The mechanisms of occurring side effects when treating various organisms with cold plasma are unknown since RONS, UV-Vis light, and multicomponent biological tissues are simultaneously involved in a heterogeneous environment. Here, we found that CAPP can induce in vitro oxidation of the most common water-soluble redox compounds in living cells such as NADH, NADPH, and vitamin C at interfaces between air, CAPP, and water. CAPP is not capable of reducing NAD+ and 1,4-benzoquinone, despite the presence of free electrons in CAPP. Prolonged plasma treatment of aqueous solutions of vitamin C, 1,4-hydroquinone, and 1,4-benzoquinone respectively, leads to their decomposition. Studies of the mechanisms in plasma-induced processes can help to prevent side effects in medicine, agriculture, and food disinfection.
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- Alexander G. Volkov
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemical Sciences, Oakwood University, Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(256)-7267113
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemical Sciences, Oakwood University, Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemical Sciences, Oakwood University, Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemical Sciences, Oakwood University, Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemical Sciences, Oakwood University, Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Oakwood University, Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896, USA
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Shaw P, Vanraes P, Kumar N, Bogaerts A. Possible Synergies of Nanomaterial-Assisted Tissue Regeneration in Plasma Medicine: Mechanisms and Safety Concerns. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3397. [PMID: 36234523 PMCID: PMC9565759 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cold atmospheric plasma and nanomedicine originally emerged as individual domains, but are increasingly applied in combination with each other. Most research is performed in the context of cancer treatment, with only little focus yet on the possible synergies. Many questions remain on the potential of this promising hybrid technology, particularly regarding regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. In this perspective article, we therefore start from the fundamental mechanisms in the individual technologies, in order to envision possible synergies for wound healing and tissue recovery, as well as research strategies to discover and optimize them. Among these strategies, we demonstrate how cold plasmas and nanomaterials can enhance each other's strengths and overcome each other's limitations. The parallels with cancer research, biotechnology and plasma surface modification further serve as inspiration for the envisioned synergies in tissue regeneration. The discovery and optimization of synergies may also be realized based on a profound understanding of the underlying redox- and field-related biological processes. Finally, we emphasize the toxicity concerns in plasma and nanomedicine, which may be partly remediated by their combination, but also partly amplified. A widespread use of standardized protocols and materials is therefore strongly recommended, to ensure both a fast and safe clinical implementation.
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- Priyanka Shaw
- Research Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Research Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Devices, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati 781125, Assam, India
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- Research Group PLASMANT, Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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Leti LI, Gerber IC, Mihaila I, Galan PM, Strajeru S, Petrescu DE, Cimpeanu MM, Topala I, Gorgan DL. The Modulatory Effects of Non-Thermal Plasma on Seed’s Morphology, Germination and Genetics—A Review. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11162181. [PMID: 36015483 PMCID: PMC9415020 DOI: 10.3390/plants11162181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Non-thermal plasma (NTP) is a novel and promising technique in the agricultural field that has the potential to improve vegetal material by modulating the expression of various genes involved in seed germination, plant immune response to abiotic stress, resistance to pathogens, and growth. Seeds are most frequently treated, in order to improve their ability to growth and evolve, but the whole plant can also be treated for a fast adaptive response to stress factors (heat, cold, pathogens). This review focuses mainly on the application of NTP on seeds. Non-thermal plasma treated seeds present both external and internal changes. The external ones include the alterations of seed coat to improve hydrophilicity and the internal ones refer to interfere with cellular processes that are later visible in metabolic and plant biology modifications. The usage of plasma aims to decrease the usage of fertilizers and pesticides in order to reduce the negative impact on natural ecosystem and to reduce the costs of production.
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- Livia-Ioana Leti
- Plant Genetic Resources Bank, 720224 Suceava, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700505 Iasi, Romania
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- Integrated Center of Environmental Science Studies in the North-Eastern Development Region, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Integrated Center of Environmental Science Studies in the North-Eastern Development Region, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Plant Genetic Resources Bank, 720224 Suceava, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700505 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700505 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.T.); (D.-L.G.)
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- Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700505 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.T.); (D.-L.G.)
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de Melo TF, Rocha LC, Silva RP, Pessoa RS, Negreiros AMP, Sales Júnior R, Tavares MB, Alves Junior C. Plasma–Saline Water Interaction: A Systematic Review. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15144854. [PMID: 35888319 PMCID: PMC9324451 DOI: 10.3390/ma15144854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Plasma–liquid interaction research has developed substantially in recent years due, mostly, to the numerous applications of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP). Plasma–liquid interactions are influenced by the concentrations of the ionic species present in the liquid environment, and few studies have paid attention to saline water, which generally mediates the reactions in many plasma applications. Therefore, the present review aims to explore the main results and the influence of variables on the modification of properties of saline water by CAP sources following the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The searches were carried out in the Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases, resulting in the inclusion of 37 studies. The main effects of the interaction between CAP and saline water are (i) the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS); (ii) the increase in conductivity and decrease in pH, directly proportional to the increase in discharge voltage; (iii) and the effective area of interaction and the shortest distance between electrode and solution. Other effects are the localized evaporation and crystallization of salts, which make the interaction between plasma and saline water a promising field in the development of technologies for desalination and improvement of liquid properties.
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- Tatiane Fonseca de Melo
- Laboratorio de Plasma Aplicação na Agricultura, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Saúde e Meio Ambiente—Labplasma, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Mossoró 59625-900, Brazil; (L.C.R.); (R.P.S.); (C.A.J.)
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratorio de Plasma Aplicação na Agricultura, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Saúde e Meio Ambiente—Labplasma, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Mossoró 59625-900, Brazil; (L.C.R.); (R.P.S.); (C.A.J.)
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- Laboratorio de Plasma Aplicação na Agricultura, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Saúde e Meio Ambiente—Labplasma, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Mossoró 59625-900, Brazil; (L.C.R.); (R.P.S.); (C.A.J.)
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- Laboratório de Plasmas e Processos, Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, São José dos Campos 12228-900, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Ciências Agronômicas e Florestais, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoro 59625-900, Brazil; (A.M.P.N.); (R.S.J.); (M.B.T.)
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- Departamento de Ciências Agronômicas e Florestais, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoro 59625-900, Brazil; (A.M.P.N.); (R.S.J.); (M.B.T.)
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- Departamento de Ciências Agronômicas e Florestais, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoro 59625-900, Brazil; (A.M.P.N.); (R.S.J.); (M.B.T.)
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- Laboratorio de Plasma Aplicação na Agricultura, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Saúde e Meio Ambiente—Labplasma, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Mossoró 59625-900, Brazil; (L.C.R.); (R.P.S.); (C.A.J.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Mecânica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, Brazil
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Recent Advances in Cold Plasma Technology for Food Processing. FOOD ENGINEERING REVIEWS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12393-022-09317-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Jenns K, Sassi HP, Zhou R, Cullen PJ, Carter D, Mai-Prochnow A. Inactivation of foodborne viruses: Opportunities for cold atmospheric plasma. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Zhu W, Kanda H, Goto M. Gas/Liquid Pulsed Discharge Plasma in a Slug Flow Reactor under Pressurized Argon for Dye Decomposition. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:12993-12999. [PMID: 35474761 PMCID: PMC9026010 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c00320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Pulsed discharge plasma produced in a gas/liquid environment has attracted much attention because of its low energy requirement and the generation of various radical species with high reactivity. In our previous work, a slug flow system was developed to produce gas/liquid plasma under atmospheric pressure, generating continuous bubbles and stable gas-liquid interfaces. Currently, meaningful results have also been obtained in the field of plasma under high-pressure conditions. Therefore, in this study, a slug flow system using gas/liquid discharge plasma was implemented under pressurized argon. The system pressure was controlled from 0.1 (atmospheric pressure) to 0.4 MPa, and the effect of pressure on the system was investigated. This system was also applied to the decomposition of methylene blue. The chemical reactivity was studied, and the energy of the system was calculated. The results showed that as the system pressure increased, the decomposition rate of methylene blue decreased, while the concentration of the total oxidation species increased. This can be explained by a decrease in the energy available for methylene blue decomposition owing to the steady input energy and increasing energy loss.
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Influence of Air Cold Plasma Modification on the Surface Properties of Paper Used for Packaging Production. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12073242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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In this study, the effect of air plasma on the surface properties of printed and coated cardboard was investigated. The material was activated by low-pressure cold plasma for 1, 10, 20, and 30 s. Wettability changes on the surface were examined by contact angle measurements using the sessile droplet technique. The differences in the surface free energy were calculated using the Lifshitz–van der Waals/acid–base and Contact Angle Hysteresis approaches. Optical profilometry was used for the surface roughness evaluation and an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis was performed to find changes in surface chemistry. Adhesive strength tests were carried out to estimate the adhesion changes after the material’s modification. It was found that the water and formamide contact angles increased after the plasma treatment while the diiodomethane contact angle did not change. As a result of the modification, the surface free energy also increased significantly and the surface roughness increased. The pull-off tests confirmed the improvement in the material’s surface properties. Moreover, it was demonstrated that the optimal effect can be obtained after just 10 s of the plasma process.
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Mirhaj M, Labbaf S, Tavakoli M, Seifalian AM. Emerging treatment strategies in wound care. Int Wound J 2022; 19:1934-1954. [PMID: 35297170 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Wound healing is a complex process in tissue regeneration through which the body responds to the dissipated cells as a result of any kind of severe injury. Diabetic and non-healing wounds are considered an unmet clinical need. Currently, different strategic approaches are widely used in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds which include, but are not limited to, tissue transplantation, cell therapy and wound dressings, and the use of an instrument. A large number of literatures have been published on this topic; however, the most effective clinical treatment remains a challenge. The wound dressing involves the use of a scaffold, usually using biomaterials for the delivery of medication, autologous stem cells, or growth factors from the blood. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs are also used to stop the infection as well as accelerate wound healing. With an increase in the ageing population leading to diabetes and associated cutaneous wounds, there is a great need to improve the current treatment strategies. This research critically reviews the current advancement in the therapeutic and clinical approaches for wound healing and tissue regeneration. The results of recent clinical trials suggest that the use of modern dressings and skin substitutes is the easiest, most accessible, and most cost-effective way to treat chronic wounds with advances in materials science such as graphene as 3D scaffold and biomolecules hold significant promise. The annual market value for successful wound treatment exceeds over $50 billion US dollars, and this will encourage industries as well as academics to investigate the application of emerging smart materials for modern dressings and skin substitutes for wound therapy.
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- Marjan Mirhaj
- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran.,Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine Commercialization Centre (NanoRegMed Ltd), London BioScience Innovation Centre, London, UK
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine Commercialization Centre (NanoRegMed Ltd), London BioScience Innovation Centre, London, UK
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Accelerated Endothelialization of Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Biomimetic Cardiovascular Implants. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15062014. [PMID: 35329466 PMCID: PMC8955317 DOI: 10.3390/ma15062014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Nanofiber nonwovens are highly promising to serve as biomimetic scaffolds for pioneering cardiac implants such as drug-eluting stent systems or heart valve prosthetics. For successful implant integration, rapid and homogeneous endothelialization is of utmost importance as it forms a hemocompatible surface. This study aims at physicochemical and biological evaluation of various electrospun polymer scaffolds, made of FDA approved medical-grade plastics. Human endothelial cells (EA.hy926) were examined for cell attachment, morphology, viability, as well as actin and PECAM 1 expression. The appraisal of the untreated poly-L-lactide (PLLA L210), poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) and polyamide-6 (PA-6) nonwovens shows that the hydrophilicity (water contact angle > 80°) and surface free energy (<60 mN/m) is mostly insufficient for rapid cell colonization. Therefore, modification of the surface tension of nonpolar polymer scaffolds by plasma energy was initiated, leading to more than 60% increased wettability and improved colonization. Additionally, NH3-plasma surface functionalization resulted in a more physiological localization of cell−cell contact markers, promoting endothelialization on all polymeric surfaces, while fiber diameter remained unaltered. Our data indicates that hydrophobic nonwovens are often insufficient to mimic the native extracellular matrix but also that they can be easily adapted by targeted post-processing steps such as plasma treatment. The results achieved increase the understanding of cell−implant interactions of nanostructured polymer-based biomaterial surfaces in blood contact while also advocating for plasma technology to increase the surface energy of nonpolar biostable, as well as biodegradable polymer scaffolds. Thus, we highlight the potential of plasma-activated electrospun polymer scaffolds for the development of advanced cardiac implants.
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Chronic skin wounds are commonly found in older individuals who have impaired circulation due to diabetes or are immobilized due to physical disability. Chronic wounds pose a severe burden to the health-care system and are likely to become increasingly prevalent in aging populations. Various treatment approaches exist to help the healing process, although the healed tissue does not generally recapitulate intact skin but rather forms a scar that has inferior mechanical properties and that lacks appendages such as hair or sweat glands. This article describes new experimental avenues for attempting to improve the regenerative response of skin using biophysical techniques as well as biochemical methods, in some cases by trying to harness the potential of stem cells, either endogenous to the host or provided exogenously, to regenerate the skin. These approaches primarily address the local wound environment and should likely be combined with other modalities to address regional and systemic disease, as well as social determinants of health. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering, Volume 24 is June 2022. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.
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- François Berthiaume
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA;
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- Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Liu SJ, Liao SC. Surface Modification of Bamboo Charcoal by O 2 Plasma Treatment and UV-Grafted Thermo-Sensitive AgNPs Hydrogel to Improve Antibacterial Properties in Biomedical Application. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2697. [PMID: 34685136 PMCID: PMC8537071 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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With the advancement of science and modern medical technology, more and more medical materials and implants are used in medical treatment and to improve human life. The safety of invasive medical materials and the prevention of infection are gradually being valued. Therefore, avoiding operation failure or wound infection and inflammation caused by surgical infection is one of the most important topics in current medical technology. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have minor irritation and toxicity to cells and have a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect without causing bacterial resistance and other problems. They are also less toxic to the human body. Bamboo charcoal (BC) is a bioinert material with a porous structure, light characteristics, and low density, like bone quality. It can be used as a lightweight bone filling material. However, it does not have any antibacterial function. This study synthesized AgNPs under the ultraviolet (UV) photochemical method by reducing silver nitrate with sodium citrate. The formation and distribution of AgNPs were confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction measurement (XRD). The BC was treated by O2 plasma to increase the number of polar functional groups on the surface. Then, UV light-induced graft polymerization of N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAAm) and AgNPs were applied onto the BC to immobilize thermos-/antibacterial composite hydrogels on the BC surface. The structures and properties of thermos-/antibacterial composite hydrogel-modified BC surface were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared spectrum (FT-IR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that thermos-/antibacterial composite hydrogels were then successfully grafted onto BC. SEM observations showed that the thermos-/antibacterial composite hydrogels formed a membrane structure between the BC. The biocompatibility of the substrate was evaluated by Alamar Blue cell viability assay and antibacterial test in vitro.
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- Shih-Ju Liu
- Design and Materials for Medical Equipment and Devices, Da-Yeh University Changhua, Changhua 515006, Taiwan;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Da-Yeh University Changhua, Changhua 515006, Taiwan
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Asghar AH, Galaly AR. The Influence of Different Plasma Cell Discharges on the Performance Quality of Surgical Gown Samples. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14154329. [PMID: 34361521 PMCID: PMC8347417 DOI: 10.3390/ma14154329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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An experimental study was performed on a low-density plasma discharge using two different configurations of the plasma cell cathode, namely, the one mesh system electrodes (OMSE) and the one mesh and three system electrodes (OMTSE), to determine the electrical characteristics of the plasma such as current–voltage characteristics, breakdown voltage (VB), Paschen curves, current density (J), cathode fall thickness (dc), and electron density of the treated sample. The influence of the electrical characteristics of the plasma fluid in the cathode fall region for different cathode configuration cells (OMSE and OMTSE) on the performance quality of a surgical gown was studied to determine surface modification, treatment efficiency, exposure time, wettability property, and mechanical properties. Over a very short exposure time, the treatment efficiency for the surgical gown surface of plasma over the mesh cathode at a distance equivalent to the cathode fall distance dc values of the OMTSE and for OMSE reached a maximum. The wettability property decreased from 90 to 40% for OMTSE over a 180 s exposure time and decreased from 90 to 10% for OMSE over a 160 s exposure time. The mechanisms of each stage of surgical gown treatment by plasma are described. In this study, the mechanical properties of the untreated and treated surgical gown samples such as the tensile strength and elongation percentage, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, strain hardening, resilience, toughness, and fracture (breaking) point were studied. Plasma had a more positive effect on the mechanical properties of the OMSE reactor than those of the OMTSE reactor.
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- Atif H. Asghar
- Department of Environmental and Health Research, The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24381, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt
- Department of Engineering Science, Faculty of Community, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24381, Saudi Arabia
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Stoican OS. Electrical Supply Circuit for a Cold Plasma Source at Atmospheric Pressure Based on a Voltage Multiplier. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13132132. [PMID: 34209575 PMCID: PMC8271450 DOI: 10.3390/polym13132132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A cold plasma source operating at atmospheric pressure powered by a voltage multiplier is reported. In addition to its usual high voltage output, there is an intermediate output of lower voltage and higher current capability. A discharge current is drawn from both outputs. The ratio of the current supplied by each output depends on the operating state, namely, before or after the plasma jet formation. The electrical circuit is equivalent to two dc sources connected in parallel, used to initiate and sustain the electrical discharge. The plasma source is aimed to study the effect of cold plasma on the surface of various liquid or solid materials, including polymers.
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- Ovidiu S Stoican
- National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG 36, 077125 Mǎgurele, Romania
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