2 research outputs found
Plasma-liquid interactions: a review and roadmap
Plasma-liquid interactions represent a growing interdisciplinary area of research involving plasma science, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, photolysis, multiphase chemistry and aerosol science. This review provides an assessment of the state-of-the-art of this multidisciplinary area and identifies the key research challenges. The developments in diagnostics, modeling and further extensions of cross section and reaction rate databases that are necessary to address these challenges are discussed. The review focusses on non-equilibrium plasmas
Guest editorial: special issue on nonthermal medical/biological applications using ionized gases and electromagnetic fields
Introduction: The fascination of men with the interaction between
electricity and biological systems can be traced back to
Egyptian hieroglyphs dated in 4000 BC that describe biological
electricity in catfish. In the modern era, active exploration
of beneficial bioelectrical effects has witnessed a substantial
increase in research activities and interests over the past three
decades. This period of considerable growth is underpinned
by major advances in the technologies of low-temperature
ionized gases, ultrashort intense electrical pulses, and highfrequency
electromagnetic waves. As a result, ionized gases
and electromagnetic fields are widely and increasingly studied
for their applications in medicine and biology, for example,
biological decontamination, tissue engineering, environment
management, cell manipulation, and tumor growth control. It
is conceivable that ionized gases and electromagnetic fields
will ultimately bring some applications to reality and offer
real and widespread healthcare solutions. This Special Issue
offers a snapshot of the current understanding and technological
capabilities, as well as a reference point for future research
directions