Abstract
Gas discharge low-temperature air plasma can be utilized for a variety of applications, including biomedical, at low cost. We term these applications 'frugal plasma' - an example of frugal innovation. We demonstrate how simple, robust, low-cost frugal plasma devices can be used to safely disinfect instruments, surfaces, and water.
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Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Biofilms / drug effects*
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Biotechnology / methods
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Disinfection / methods*
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Equipment Design
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Escherichia coli / drug effects*
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Escherichia coli / growth & development
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Humans
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Ozone / chemical synthesis
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Ozone / pharmacology
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Plasma Gases / therapeutic use*
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Reactive Nitrogen Species / agonists
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Reactive Nitrogen Species / metabolism
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Reactive Oxygen Species / agonists
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Reactive Oxygen Species / metabolism
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Water Purification / methods*
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Wound Healing / drug effects
Substances
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Plasma Gases
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Reactive Nitrogen Species
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Reactive Oxygen Species
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Ozone