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Lin SP, Khumsupan D, Chou YJ, Hsieh KC, Hsu HY, Ting Y, Cheng KC. Applications of atmospheric cold plasma in agricultural, medical, and bioprocessing industries. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:7737-7750. [PMID: 36329134 PMCID: PMC9638309 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-12252-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) is a nonthermal technology that is extensively used in several industries. Within the scopes of engineering and biotechnology, some notable applications of ACP include waste management, material modification, medicine, and agriculture. Notwithstanding numerous applications, ACP still encounters a number of challenges such as diverse types of plasma generators and sizes, causing standardization challenges. This review focuses on the uses of ACP in engineering and biotechnology sectors in which the innovation can positively impact the operation process, enhance safety, and reduce cost. Additionally, its limitations are examined. Since ACP is still in its nascent stage, the review will also propose potential research opportunities that can help scientists gain more insights on the technology. Key points • ACP technology has been used in agriculture, medical, and bioprocessing industries. • Chemical study on the reactive species is crucial to produce function-specific ACP. • Different ACP devices and conditions still pose standardization problems.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shin-Ping Lin
- School of Food Safety, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biotechnology, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
| | - Kuan-Chen Hsieh
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Energy and Environment & Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Biotechnology, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Optometry, Asia University, 500, Lioufeng Rd., Wufeng, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, 91, Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan.
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