Synergy between N and O atom action and substrate surface temperature in a sterilization process using a flowing N2-O2 microwave post discharge

Plasma Processes and Polymers

Volumn 2, Issue 9, 2005, Pages 709-714

  Villeger, Sandrine ^a   Sarrette, Jean Philippe ^a   Ricard, André ^a  

^a Laboratoire Plasma et Conversion d'Energie   (France)

Author keywords

Afterglow plasma processes; Biomaterials; Plasma treatment; Sterilization; Surface temperature

Indexed keywords

ATOMS; BIOMATERIALS; COLIFORM BACTERIA; MICROWAVE HEATING; NITROGEN; OXYGEN; PLASMA APPLICATIONS; STAINLESS STEEL; THERMAL EFFECTS;

AFTERGLOW PLASMA PROCESSES; PLASMA TREATMENT; SURFACE TEMPERATURE;

STERILIZATION (CLEANING);

EID: 29244452327     PISSN: 16128850     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/ppap.200500040     Document Type: Article

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