Works (81)

Updated: November 18th, 2024 14:45

2024 report

Absolute Reactive Oxygen Species Densities in the Effluent of the COST Reference Source and Plasma-generated Atomic Oxygen Density Measurements in Liquid using TALIF

By: K. Stapelmann n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: April 22, 2024

2024 journal article

Cold atmospheric plasma inactivates<i> Aspergillus</i><i> flavus</i> and Fusarium keratoplasticum biofilms and conidia in vitro

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 73(7).

By: D. Roberts n, J. Thomas n, J. Salmon n, M. Cubeta n, K. Stapelmann n & B. Gilger n

author keywords: antifungal; Aspergillus; cold atmospheric plasma; Fusarium; fungal disease.
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 15, 2024

2024 journal article

Estimation of mean electron energy in helium surface ionization waves on dielectric substrates

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 57(39).

By: J. Morsell*, C. Dechant*, G. Gall*, D. Trosan*, A. Lietz*, K. Stapelmann*, S. Shannon*

author keywords: mean electron energy; atmospheric pressure plasma jet; surface ionization wave; plasma surface interactions
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 8, 2024

2024 journal article

Helium metastable density determination in the COST reference source by absolutely calibrated optical emission spectroscopy

JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 136(4).

By: B. Myers n, M. Fiebrandt* & K. Stapelmann n

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 1, 2024

2024 article

Helium metastable density determination in the COST reference source by absolutely calibrated optical emission spectroscopy

Myers, B., Fiebrandt, M., & Stapelmann, K. (2024, August 14). JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, Vol. 136.

By: B. Myers n, M. Fiebrandt* & K. Stapelmann n

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 15, 2024

2024 review

Plasma Control: A Review of Developments and Applications of Plasma Medicine Control Mechanisms

[Review of ]. PLASMA, 7(2), 386–426.

By: J. Thomas n & K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: plasma control; predictive control; cold atmospheric plasma; machine learning; plasma processing; dielectric barrier discharge; atmospheric pressure plasma jet; neural network; plasma medicine; plasma oncology
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 1, 2024

2024 journal article

Plasma treating water for nitrate based nitrogen fertilizer - A review of recent device designs

Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry.

By: C. Robinson & K. Stapelmann*

Source: ORCID
Added: October 30, 2024

2024 journal article

Plasma-liquid interactions in the presence of organic matter-A perspective

JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 135(16).

By: K. Stapelmann n, S. Gershman* & V. Miller*

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 1, 2024

2023 article

Analysis of the effects of complex electrode geometries on the energy deposition and temporally and spatially & nbsp;averaged electric field measurements of surface dielectric barrier discharges

Trosan, D., Walther, P., Mclaughlin, S., Salvi, D., Mazzeo, A., & Stapelmann, K. (2023, September 12). Analysis of the effects of complex electrode geometries on the energy deposition and temporally and spatially & nbsp;averaged electric field measurements of surface dielectric barrier discharges. PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS, Vol. 9.

By: D. Trosan n, P. Walther n, S. Mclaughlin*, D. Salvi n, A. Mazzeo* & K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: equivilant circuit model; optical emission spectroscopy; plasma physics; reduced electric field; surface dielectric barrier discharge
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 13, 2023

2023 journal article

Electrical breakdown dynamics in an argon bubble submerged in conductive liquid for nanosecond pulsed discharges

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 56(50).

By: N. Sponsel n, S. Gershman* & K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: plasma-liquid interactions; bubbles; atmospheric pressure plasma; conductive liquid; imaging; nanosecond pulse
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 20, 2023

2023 review

Foundations of plasma standards

[Review of ]. PLASMA SOURCES SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 32(2).

author keywords: standard plasma sources; plasma diagnostics; standards and best practice; data and reaction mechanisms; verification and validation; open source codes; plasma dose
TL;DR: This paper addresses challenges from the perspective of LTP standards for measurements, diagnostics, computations, reporting and plasma sources, with the goal of improving communication, reproducibility and transparency within the LTP field and fields allied with LTPs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 2, 2023

2023 journal article

Plasma surface ionization wave interactions with single channels

PLASMA SOURCES SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 32(9).

By: J. Morsell n, D. Trosan n, K. Stapelmann n & S. Shannon n

author keywords: plasma surface ionization wave; atmospheric pressure plasma; plasma surface interactions; guided streamer; APPJ
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 15, 2023

2023 journal article

Reaction mechanism for atmospheric pressure plasma treatment of cysteine in solution

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 56(39).

By: J. Polito*, M. Quesada n, K. Stapelmann n & M. Kushner*

author keywords: atmospheric pressure plasma; plasma treatment of organics; reaction mechanism in solution; mass spectroscopy; modeling
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 27, 2023

2022 journal article

Electric discharge initiation in water with gas bubbles: A time scale approach

JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A, 40(6).

By: N. Sponsel n, S. Gershman*, M. Quesada n, J. Mast n & K. Stapelmann n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 30, 2022

2022 journal article

Plasma breakdown in bubbles passing between two pin electrodes

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 55(47).

By: N. Pillai n, N. Sponsel n, J. Mast n, M. Kushner*, I. Bolotnov n & K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: plasma; low-temperature; DNS; bubbles; simulation
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 28, 2022

2022 article

Plasma-driven biocatalysis: In situ hydrogen peroxide production with an atmospheric pressure plasma jet increases the performance of OleT(JE) when compared to adding the same molar amount of hydrogen peroxide in bolus

Wapshott-Stehli, H. L., Myers, B. G., Quesada, M. J. H., Grunden, A., & Stapelmann, K. (2022, February 3). PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS, Vol. 2.

By: H. Wapshott-Stehli n, B. Myers n, M. Quesada n, A. Grunden n & K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: atmospheric pressure plasma jet; biocatalysis; cytochrome P450 enzymes; hydrogen peroxide; plasma liquid chemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2022

2021 journal article

Atomic oxygen density determination in the effluent of the COST reference source using in situ effective lifetime measurements in the presence of a liquid interface

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 54(45).

By: B. Myers n, E. Barnat* & K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: TALIF; atmospheric pressure plasma jet; plasma-liquid interface; atomic oxygen; laser diagnostics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 12, 2021

2021 journal article

Depyrogenation using plasmas: A novel approach for endotoxin deactivation using a dielectric barrier discharge at atmospheric pressure

Plasma Processes and Polymers.

By: N. Bhatt n, J. Brier‐Jones, D. Trosan n, C. Brinkley n, J. Pecoraro n, J. Smallwood*, A. Crofton*, S. Hudson n ...

author keywords: atmospheric pressure plasmas; chitosan; depyrogenation; endotoxin deactivation; low-temperature plasmas
TL;DR: Depyrogenation efficacy with up to a 4-log reduction in endotoxin levels is demonstrated and minor changes observed in plasma-treated chitosan are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 8, 2021

2021 journal article

Differential Effect of Non-Thermal Plasma RONS on Two Human Leukemic Cell Populations

CANCERS, 13(10).

By: H. Mohamed*, E. Gebski*, R. Reyes*, S. Beane*, B. Wigdahl*, F. Krebs*, K. Stapelmann n, V. Miller*

author keywords: oxidative stress; damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs); calreticulin; heat shock proteins; phagocytosis; plasma medicine; immunotherapy; hydrogen peroxide; nitrite
TL;DR: Evaluating the responses of two leukemic cell lines to NTP-generated reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) demonstrates that cells modulate the RONS-mediated changes in liquid chemistry, and, importantly, the resultant immunomodulatory effects of NTP can be independent of N TP-induced cytotoxicity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 19, 2021

2021 journal article

Direct Numerical Simulation of Bubble Formation Through a Submerged "Flute" With Experimental Validation

JOURNAL OF FLUIDS ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 144(2).

By: N. Pillai n, N. Sponsel n, K. Stapelmann n & I. Bolotnov n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: December 20, 2021

2021 journal article

Following O and OH in He/O-2 and He/H2O gas mixtures-from the gas phase through the liquid phase to modifications on a biological sample

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 54(43).

By: K. Stapelmann n, B. Myers n, M. Quesada n, E. Lenker n & P. Ranieri n

author keywords: plasma diagnostics; plasma liquid interactions; plasma biology; LIF; FTIR; mass spectrometry
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 30, 2021

2021 journal article

Low-Temperature Plasma for Biology, Hygiene, and Medicine: Perspective and Roadmap

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON RADIATION AND PLASMA MEDICAL SCIENCES, 6(2), 127–157.

author keywords: Bacteria; cancer; cold plasma; decontamination; plasma medicine; radicals; reactive species; wound healing
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 3, 2022

2021 journal article

Measuring plasma-generated center dot OH and O atoms in liquid using EPR spectroscopy and the non-selectivity of the HTA assay

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 54(14).

By: B. Myers n, P. Ranieri n, T. Smirnova n, P. Hewitt n, D. Peterson n, M. Quesada n, E. Lenker n, K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: atmospheric pressure plasma jet; atomic oxygen; hydroxyl radicals; hydrogen peroxide; reactive oxygen species; plasma-liquid chemistry; EPR spectroscopy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 9, 2021

2020 journal article

Advances in Plasma Oncology toward Clinical Translation

Cancers.

By: A. Lin*, K. Stapelmann n & A. Bogaerts*

TL;DR: This Special Issue on "Advances in Plasma Oncology Toward Clinical Translation" aims to bring together cutting-edge research papers within the field in the context of clinical translation and application. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: November 7, 2020

2020 journal article

Catalytic oxidation of small organic molecules by cold plasma in solution in the presence of molecular iron complexes

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 10(1).

By: D. Smilowicz*, F. Kogelheide*, A. Schone*, K. Stapelmann n, P. Awakowicz* & N. Metzler-Nolte*

TL;DR: Initial investigations on the time-dependent plasma-supported oxidation of benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde and phenol in the presence of molecular iron complexes in solution show metal-mediated reactions lead to one product cleanly, and faster than in the metal-free reactions. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 8, 2021

2020 journal article

GSH Modification as a Marker for Plasma Source and Biological Response Comparison to Plasma Treatment

Applied Sciences, 10(6), 2025.

By: P. Ranieri n, H. Mohamed*, B. Myers n, L. Dobossy*, K. Beyries*, D. Trosan n, F. Krebs*, V. Miller*, K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: COST-Jet; nspDBD; atmospheric pressure plasmas; low-temperature plasmas; plasma chemistry
TL;DR: Comparisons of medical plasma sources could not rely on measurements of long-lived chemical species; rather, modifications of biomolecules (such as glutathione) might be better predictors of cellular responses to plasma exposure. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 18, 2020

2020 journal article

Plasma agriculture: Review from the perspective of the plant and its ecosystem

Plasma Processes and Polymers.

author keywords: plant fertilizer; nonthermal plasma; plant development; seed germination; soil microbiome
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 1, 2020

2020 journal article

The role of humidity and UV-C emission in the inactivation of B. subtilis spores during atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier discharge treatment

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 53(29), 295201.

By: F. Kogelheide*, F. Voigt*, B. Hillebrand*, R. Moeller*, F. Fuchs*, A. Gibson*, P. Awakowicz*, K. Stapelmann n, M. Fiebrandt*

author keywords: dielectric barrier discharge; inactivation experiments; spectroscopy; atmospheric pressure; controlled atmosphere; Bacillus subtilis spores
TL;DR: It is found that spore inactivation is most strongly correlated with the humidity content in the feed gas, implying that reactive species formed, either directly or indirectly, from water molecules are strong mediators of sporeInactivation. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 19, 2020

2019 journal article

Characterisation of volume and surface dielectric barrier discharges in N2–O2 mixtures using optical emission spectroscopy

Plasma Processes and Polymers.

By: F. Kogelheide*, B. Offerhaus*, N. Bibinov*, P. Krajinski*, L. Schücke*, J. Schulze*, K. Stapelmann n, P. Awakowicz*

author keywords: collisional-radiative model; controlled atmosphere; dielectric barrier discharge; optical emission spectroscopy; plasma parameters
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: ORCID
Added: September 23, 2019

2019 journal article

Determination of NO densities in a surface dielectric barrier discharge using optical emission spectroscopy

Journal of Applied Physics.

By: B. Offerhaus*, F. Kogelheide*, D. Jalat*, N. Bibinov*, J. Schulze*, K. Stapelmann n, P. Awakowicz*

Source: ORCID
Added: November 16, 2019

2019 journal article

Low-Pressure Plasma Sterilization for Test Specimens to be Worn on Splints in the Oral Cavity

COATINGS, 9(2).

By: E. Naumova*, A. Engel*, H. Kranz*, M. Schneider*, J. Tietze*, T. Dittmar*, M. Fiebrandt*, K. Stapelmann n ...

author keywords: plasma; sterilization; biofilm; oral biofilm
TL;DR: LPP sterilization is an effective, nondestructive method for disinfection of enamel before application in the oral cavity and may be suitable for sterilization of dental materials without altering their surfaces. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 25, 2019

2019 journal article

Nitrosylation vs. oxidation – How to modulate cold physical plasmas for biological applications

PLOS ONE, 14(5), 1–25.

Ed(s): M. Yousfi

MeSH headings : Atmospheric Pressure; Gases / chemistry; Gases / metabolism; Hydrogen Peroxide / metabolism; Nitrogen / chemistry; Nitrogen / metabolism; Oxidation-Reduction; Oxygen / chemistry; Oxygen / metabolism; Plasma Gases / chemistry; Plasma Gases / metabolism; Signal Transduction; Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry; Sulfhydryl Compounds / metabolism
TL;DR: Results indicate various chemical properties of kINPen and COST-jet as well as highlight the potential of plasma tuning not only by gas admixtures alone but by adjusting the surrounding atmosphere as well. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 9, 2019

2019 journal article

Study on Chemical Modifications of Glutathione by Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma (Cap) Operated in Air in the Presence of Fe(II) and Fe(III) Complexes

Scientific Reports, 9(1).

By: D. Śmiłowicz*, F. Kogelheide*, K. Stapelmann n, P. Awakowicz* & N. Metzler-Nolte*

TL;DR: No nitrosylation of GSH/GSSG was oberved in the presence of iron complexes, which seems to indicate a preferential oxygen activation chemistry by this transition metal ion. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 12, 2019

2018 journal article

Can We Achieve Selectivity In Plasma Medicine?

Clinical Plasma Medicine, 9, 43.

By: K. Wende*, J. Lackmann*, H. Jablonowski*, K. Stapelmann n, T. Woedtke* & S. Bekeschus*

TL;DR: Research applying multicellular organoid/animal models and complex biochemical models in order to seek for primary or secondary signs of redox signaling and its potential precursors or conditions and to infer on their clinical impact. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Chemical fingerprints of cold physical plasmas - an experimental and computational study using cysteine as tracer compound

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 8(1).

By: J. Lackmann*, K. Wende*, C. Verlackt*, J. Golda*, J. Volzke*, F. Kogelheide*, J. Held*, S. Bekeschus* ...

Contributors: J. Lackmann*, K. Wende*, C. Verlackt*, J. Golda*, J. Volzke*, F. Kogelheide*, J. Held*, S. Bekeschus* ...

TL;DR: An improved model to trace short-lived reactive species is presented and allows a fast and reliable grading of the chemical potential of plasmas used for medical purposes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) differently affects migration and differentiation of keratinocytes via hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide-related products

CLINICAL PLASMA MEDICINE, 13, 1–8.

By: J. Balzer*, E. Demir*, F. Kogelheide*, P. Fuchs*, K. Stapelmann n & C. Oplaender

author keywords: Cold atmospheric plasma; Hydrogen peroxide, nitric oxide; Nitrogen dioxide; Nitric oxide delivery; Topical application
TL;DR: CAP treatment theoretically could kill several birds with one stone—overcome bacterial contamination, improve microcirculation and additionally compensate missing H2O2 and nitric oxide— facilitating wound healing, however, clinical CAP treatment must be well balanced. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Comparing Spore Resistance of Bacillus Strains Isolated from Hydrothermal Vents and Spacecraft Assembly Facilities to Environmental Stressors and Decontamination Treatments

Astrobiology, 10(11), 1425–1434.

By: V. Zammuto*, F. Fuchs*, M. Fiebrandt*, K. Stapelmann*, N. Ulrich*, T. Maugeri*, R. Pukall*, C. Gugliandolo*, R. Moeller*

Contributors: V. Zammuto*, F. Fuchs*, M. Fiebrandt*, K. Stapelmann*, N. Ulrich*, T. Maugeri*, R. Pukall*, C. Gugliandolo*, R. Moeller*

author keywords: Bacillus species; Spore resistance; Radiation; Heat; Chemicals; Sterilization; Planetary protection, Astrobiology 18, xxx-xxx
MeSH headings : Bacillus / isolation & purification; Base Sequence; Decontamination; Extraterrestrial Environment; Hot Temperature; Hydrogen Peroxide / analysis; Hydrothermal Vents / microbiology; Phylogeny; Plasma Gases / analysis; Pressure; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics; Spacecraft; Spores, Bacterial / isolation & purification; Ultraviolet Rays; X-Rays
TL;DR: High degree of spore resistance to stressors was observed for the strains isolated from spacecraft assembly facilities, with an exceptional level of resistance seen by B. pumilus SAFR-032, and SBP3 may have a novel use as a bacterial model organism for future interrogations into the potential of forward contamination in extraterrestrial environments. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Computational And Experimental Study Of The Impact Of Plasma On The Human Epidermal Growth Factor And Its Implications For Wound Healing And Cancer Treatment

Clinical Plasma Medicine, 9, 12.

By: K. Stapelmann n, M. Yusopov*, J. Razzokov*, A. Bogaerts* & J. Lackmann*

TL;DR: Computer simulations and experiments indicate a more flexible structure after oxidization of the human epidermal growth factor, which might be important in cancer treatment by means of CAP, as higher doses of oxidation arrest the cell growth, leading to apoptosis or even necrosis. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2018 journal article

From patent to product? 50 years of low-pressure plasma sterilization

Plasma Processes and Polymers, 10, e1800139.

By: M. Fiebrandt*, J. Lackmann* & K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: industrial application; low-pressure plasmas; medical & pharmaceutical sector; planetary protection; sterilization
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Impact of plasma oxidation on structural features of human epidermal growth factor

Plasma Processes and Polymers, 5(8), e1800022.

author keywords: cold atmospheric plasma; molecular dynamics; plasma treatment; protein oxidation
TL;DR: Computer simulations supported by experiments investigate the oxidation of an important signaling protein, that is, human epidermal growth factor, and indicate that the oxidized structures become more flexible, due to their conformational changes and breakage of the disulfide bonds, especially at higher oxidation degrees. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Modulating Plasma-Induced Thiol Chemistry In Liquids

Clinical Plasma Medicine, 9, 38–39.

By: J. Lackmann*, C. Klinkhammer*, C. Verlackt*, H. Jabloniwski*, F. Kogelheide*, K. Stapelmann*, A. Bogaerts*, M. Havenith*, K. Weltmann*, K. Wende*

TL;DR: The combination of experimental evidence and MD simulations permit a comprehensive overview of chemical processes induced by plasma treatment and allows for a more throughout investigation of modifications on a molecular level and helps to understand fundamental plasma chemistry processes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2017 article

"Killing them softly" ...

https://elib.dlr.de/118083/1/ME-SBA-2017-Raguse-Moeller-Biotechnology-WMB2017.pdf

By: M. Raguse, F. Fuchs, M. Fiebrandt, K. Stapelmann, P. Awakowicz, M. Laue, K. Madela, R. Möller

Source: ORCID
Added: March 28, 2020

2017 journal article

A combined low-pressure hydrogen peroxide evaporation plus hydrogen plasma treatment method for sterilization - Part 1: Characterization of the condensation process and proof-of-concept

PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS, 14(8).

By: K. Stapelmann*, M. Fiebrandt*, M. Raguse*, J. Lackmann*, M. Postema*, R. Moeller*, P. Awakowicz*

Contributors: K. Stapelmann*, M. Fiebrandt*, M. Raguse*, J. Lackmann*, M. Postema*, R. Moeller*, P. Awakowicz*

author keywords: bacterial spores; capacitively coupled; low-pressure discharges; sterilization
TL;DR: Sterilization tests with common challenge organisms show the sterilization capabilities of the combined process in a process challenge device, mimicking the worst-case-scenario for plasma treatment in a small metal box. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 conference paper

Comparison of zero dimensional plasma chemistry model with ozone absorption spectroscopy measurements

70th Annual Gaseous Electronics Conference. https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/GEC17/Session/NW1.24

By: R. Smith, E. Kemaneci, B. Offerhaus, F. Kogelheide, N. Bibinov, P. Awakowicz, R. Brinkmann, K. Stapelmann

Source: ORCID
Added: September 17, 2022

2017 journal article

Elucidation of Plasma-induced Chemical Modifications on Glutathione and Glutathione Disulphide

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 7(1).

By: C. Klinkhammer*, C. Verlackt*, D. Smilowicz*, F. Kogelheide*, A. Bogaerts*, N. Metzler-Nolte*, K. Stapelmann*, M. Havenith*, J. Lackmann*

MeSH headings : Glutathione / analysis; Glutathione / chemistry; Glutathione / drug effects; Glutathione Disulfide / analysis; Glutathione Disulfide / chemistry; Glutathione Disulfide / drug effects; Humans; Mass Spectrometry; Oxidation-Reduction; Oxidative Stress; Plasma Gases / pharmacology; Reactive Nitrogen Species / metabolism; Reactive Oxygen Species / metabolism
TL;DR: For more complex systems these results indicate that too long treatment times can cause difficult-to-handle modifications to the cellular redox buffer which can impair proper cellular function. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Inactivation of B. subtilis spores by low pressure plasma-influence of optical filters and photon/particle fluxes on the inactivation efficiency

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 51(4).

By: M. Fiebrandt*, B. Hillebrand*, J. Lackmann*, M. Raguse*, R. Moeller*, P. Awakowicz*, K. Stapelmann n

author keywords: plasma sterilization; spectroscopy; inactivation experiments; wavelength dependent sporicidal efficiency
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Investigating the Detrimental Effects of Low Pressure Plasma Sterilization on the Survival of Bacillus subtilis Spores Using Live Cell Microscopy

JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS, 11(129).

By: F. Fuchs*, M. Raguse*, M. Fiebrandt*, K. Madela*, P. Awakowicz, M. Laue*, K. Stapelmann*, R. Moeller*

author keywords: Plasma sterilization; decontamination; Bacillus subtilis; spore resistance; DNA repair; live cell imaging; SEM; cLSM; fluorescence microscopy
MeSH headings : Bacillus subtilis / cytology; Bacillus subtilis / genetics; Bacillus subtilis / physiology; DNA Repair; DNA, Bacterial / genetics; Microbial Viability; Microscopy / methods; Spores, Bacterial; Sterilization / methods
TL;DR: The observations reveal that the fraction of germinating and outgrowing spores is dependent on the duration of LPP-treatment reaching a minimum after 120 s, and the described methods for analysis of individual spores could be exemplary for the study of other aspects of spore germination and outgrowth. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Spatially resolved measurements of the physical plasma parameters and the chemical modifications in a twin surface dielectric barrier discharge for gas flow purification

PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS, 14(10).

By: B. Offerhaus*, J. Lackmann*, F. Kogelheide*, V. Bracht*, R. Smith*, N. Bibinov*, K. Stapelmann*, P. Awakowicz*

author keywords: dielectric barrier discharges (DBD); FT-IR; optical emission spectroscopy (OES); organic substances; surface discharges
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

A combined low-pressure hydrogen peroxide evaporation plus hydrogen plasma treatment method for sterilization - Part 2: An intercomparison study of different biological systems

PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS, 14(8).

By: J. Lackmann*, M. Fiebrandt*, M. Raguse*, K. Kartaschew*, M. Havenith*, J. Bandow*, R. Moeller*, P. Awakowicz*, K. Stapelmann*

Contributors: J. Lackmann*, M. Fiebrandt*, M. Raguse*, K. Kartaschew*, M. Havenith*, J. Bandow*, R. Moeller*, P. Awakowicz*, K. Stapelmann*

author keywords: bacterial spores; capacitively coupled; low-pressure discharges; proteins; sterilization
TL;DR: A combined process of condensed hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen plasma is analyzed for its efficacy against various spore concentrations showing a clear increase in efficacy using a combined process compared to the two steps used separately. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

Characterisation of a dielectric barrier surface twin discharge using defined gas mixtures

69th Annual Gaseous Electronics Conference. http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/GEC16/Session/MW6.64

By: B. Offerhaus, F. Kogelheide, J. Lackmann, N. Bibinov, K. Stapelmann, P. Awakowicz, R. Smith, V. Bracht

Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

Characterization of a dielectric barrier discharge in controlled atmosphere

69th Annual Gaseous Electronics Conference. http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/GEC16/Session/MW6.65

By: F. Kogelheide, B. Offerhaus, N. Bibinov, J. Lackmann, P. Awakowicz, K. Stapelmann, V. Bracht, R. Smith

Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Effects of Low-Temperature Plasma-Sterilization on Mars Analog Soil Samples Mixed with Deinococcus radiodurans

Life, 6(2), 22.

By: J. Schirmack, M. Fiebrandt*, K. Stapelmann* & D. Schulze-Makuch*

TL;DR: Results showed a reduction in microbial counts after applying a low temperature plasma, but not to a degree suitable for a sterilization of the soil. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

FTIR spectroscopy of cysteine as a ready-to-use method for the investigation of plasma-induced chemical modifications of macromolecules

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 49(8).

By: F. Kogelheide*, K. Kartaschew*, M. Strack*, S. Baldus*, N. Metzler-Nolte*, M. Havenith*, P. Awakowicz*, K. Stapelmann*, J. Lackmann*

author keywords: cysteine; FTIR spectroscopy; dielectric barrier discharge; chemical modifications
TL;DR: Significant changes in the fingerprint spectra of cysteine samples treated with a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) compared to untreated controls were observed using a FTIR spectrometer, indicating that the thiol group of Cysteine is modified by reactive oxygen and nitrogen species during DBD treatment. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Improvement of Biological Indicators by Uniformly Distributing Bacillus subtilis Spores in Monolayers To Evaluate Enhanced Spore Decontamination Technologies

APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, 82(7), 2031–2038.

By: M. Raguse*, M. Fiebrandt*, K. Stapelmann*, K. Madela*, M. Laue*, J. Lackmann*, J. Thwaite*, P. Setlow* ...

Ed(s): D. Schaffner

MeSH headings : Bacillus subtilis / growth & development; Bacillus subtilis / radiation effects; Decontamination / instrumentation; Decontamination / methods; Pressure; Spores, Bacterial / growth & development; Spores, Bacterial / radiation effects; Ultraviolet Rays
TL;DR: An electrically driven spray deposition device was developed, allowing fast, reproducible, and homogeneous preparation of Bacillus subtilis 168 spore monolayers on glass surfaces, which have the potential to generate BIs for a variety of nonpenetrating surface decontamination techniques. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

It's all about NO?

69th Annual Gaseous Electronics Conference. http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/GEC16/Session/SR3.5

By: K. Stapelmann, F. Kogelheide, S. Baldus, J. Lackmann, P. Awakowicz, K. Kartaschew, M. Havenith, D. Schröder ...

Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Micro-plasmoids in self organized filamentary dielectric barrier discharges

PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS, 14(7).

By: M. Engelhardt*, F. Kogelheide*, K. Stapelmann*, N. Bibinov* & P. Awakowicz

author keywords: DBD; etching tracks; plasmoids; silicon wafer; surface modifications
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Understanding of the importance of the spore coat structure and pigmentation in the Bacillus subtilis spore resistance to low-pressure plasma sterilization

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 49(28).

By: M. Raguse*, M. Fiebrandt*, B. Denis*, K. Stapelmann*, P. Eichenberger*, A. Driks*, P. Eaton*, P. Awakowicz*, R. Moeller*

Contributors: M. Raguse*, M. Fiebrandt*, B. Denis*, K. Stapelmann*, P. Eichenberger*, A. Driks*, P. Eaton*, P. Awakowicz*, R. Moeller*

author keywords: bioindicator; plasma sterilization; decontamination; spores; Bacillus subtilis; spore coat; spore resistance
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that low-pressure plasma discharges of argon and oxygen discharges cause significant physical damage to spore surface structures as visualized by atomic force microscopy. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

VUV absorption spectroscopy of bacterial spores and DNA components

PLASMA PHYSICS AND CONTROLLED FUSION, 59(1).

By: M. Fiebrandt*, J. Lackmann*, M. Raguse*, R. Moeller*, P. Awakowicz* & K. Stapelmann*

Contributors: M. Fiebrandt*, J. Lackmann*, M. Raguse*, R. Moeller*, P. Awakowicz* & K. Stapelmann*

author keywords: VUV spectroscopy; absorption; bacterial spores; DNA; Bacillus subtilis
TL;DR: The results indicate, that the inner and outer coat of the spore significantly contribute to the absorption of UV-C and also of the VUV, protecting the spores against radiation based damages. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

Zero dimensional model of atmospheric SMD discharge and afterglow in humid air

2016 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), 395.

By: R. Smith*, E. Kemaneci*, B. Offerhaus*, K. Stapelmann* & R. Brinkmann*

Contributors: R. Smith*, E. Kemaneci*, B. Offerhaus*, K. Stapelmann* & R. Brinkmann*

Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Implications of electron heating and non-uniformities in a VHF-CCP for sterilization of medical instruments

PLASMA SOURCES SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 24(3).

By: K. Stapelmann*, M. Fiebrandt, T. Styrnoll, S. Baldus, N. Bibinov & P. Awakowicz

author keywords: capacitively coupled RF discharges; plasma diagnostics; optical emission spectroscopy; multipole resonance probe; stochastic heating; electronegative discharge
TL;DR: A comparison of OES and MRP results reveal a significant difference in electron density, which can be explained by a non-Maxwellian distribution function of electrons. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Phase resolved analysis of the homogeneity of a diffuse dielectric barrier discharge

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 48(37).

By: S. Baldus*, F. Kogelheide*, N. Bibinov*, K. Stapelmann* & P. Awakowicz*

author keywords: dielectric barrier discharge; PROES; space resolved; electron density
TL;DR: In this investigation phase resolved optical emission spectroscopy is used to investigate the homogeneity of a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD), and the differences for applied positive and negative voltage pulses are studied. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

A H-2 very high frequency capacitively coupled plasma inactivates glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase(GapDH) more efficiently than UV photons and heat combined

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 47(8).

By: K. Stapelmann*, J. Lackmann*, I. Buerger*, J. Bandow* & P. Awakowicz*

Contributors: K. Stapelmann*, J. Lackmann*, I. Buerger*, J. Bandow* & P. Awakowicz*

author keywords: optical emission spectroscopy; macromolecules; mass spectrometry; plasma sterilization
TL;DR: A low-pressure very high frequency capacitively coupled plasma is used to investigate the impact of a hydrogen discharge on the protein glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GapDH), an enzyme of glycolysis that occurs in nearly all organisms from bacteria to humans. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 conference paper

Characterization of a low-pressure VHF-CCP for sterilization pros and cons of a polymer discharge chamber

2013 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS).

By: M. Fiebrandt*, K. Stapelmann*, N. Bibinov* & P. Awakowicz*

Contributors: M. Fiebrandt*, K. Stapelmann*, N. Bibinov* & P. Awakowicz*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2013 conference paper

Improved understanding of electron density and temperature in a low pressure VHF-CCP from kinetic simulation

2013 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS).

By: P. Stoltz*, M. Fiebrandt*, K. Stapelmann* & P. Awakowicz*

Contributors: P. Stoltz*, M. Fiebrandt*, K. Stapelmann* & P. Awakowicz*

Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2013 conference paper

On our way to understand sterilization mechanisms &#x2014; Inactivation and modification of bio-macromolecules by H<inf>2</inf> and O<inf>2</inf> plasma

2013 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS).

By: K. Stapelmann*, M. Fiebrandt*, I. Burger*, P. Awakowicz*, J. Lackmann*, E. Steinborn*, J. Bandow*

TL;DR: Investigation of the impact of H2 and O2 plasma on bio-macromolecules reveals that oxygen plasma leads to a higher inactivation than hydrogen plasma, and SDS PAGE indicates that neither fragmentation nor unfolding occurs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2013 thesis

Plasma technical and microbiological characterization of newly developed VHF plasmas

http://www-brs.ub.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/netahtml/HSS/Diss/StapelmannKatharina/diss.pdf

By: F. Informationstechnik

Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Utilization of Low-Pressure Plasma to Inactivate Bacterial Spores on Stainless Steel Screws

ASTROBIOLOGY, 13(7), 597–606.

By: K. Stapelmann*, M. Fiebrandt*, M. Raguse*, P. Awakowicz*, G. Reitz* & R. Moeller*

Contributors: K. Stapelmann*, M. Fiebrandt*, M. Raguse*, P. Awakowicz*, G. Reitz* & R. Moeller*

author keywords: Bacillus spores; Contamination; Spacecraft hardware; Plasma sterilization; Planetary protection
MeSH headings : Bacillus / physiology; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Plasma Gases; Spores, Bacterial; Stainless Steel
TL;DR: The use of low-pressure plasma with an additional treatment of evaporated hydrogen peroxide led to an enhanced spore inactivation that surpassed either single treatment when applied alone, which indicates the potential application of this method as a fast and suitable way to reduce spore-contaminated spacecraft hardware components for planetary protection purposes. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 conference paper

From research to application: Introducing a plasma sterilization prototype

2012 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, 274.

By: K. Stapelmann*, N. Bibinov, P. Awakowicz, J. Lackmann* & J. Bandow*

Contributors: K. Stapelmann*, N. Bibinov, P. Awakowicz, J. Lackmann* & J. Bandow*

TL;DR: A plasma sterilization prototype for use in medical practice is presented and is known to be a promising alternative to common sterilization methods. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Optical Emission Spectroscopy as a Tool for Characterization of Technical Plasmas in Medical Applications

Plasma Med, 2(1-3), 151–168.

By: P. Awakowicz, S. Baldus*, K. Stapelmann*, M. Engelhardt*, N. Bibinov* & B. Denis*

TL;DR: Two low-pressure setups are described: a double inductively coupled plasma that serves as laboratory setup for basic research of sterilization of spores and germs and a very high frequency capacitively coupled plasma designed to meet commercial needs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Characterization of a Low-pressure Inductively Coupled Plasma Discharge Sustained in Ar/O2/N2 Ternary Mixtures and Evaluation of its Effect on Erosion of Biological Samples

PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS, 8(12), 1137–1145.

By: O. Kylian*, B. Denis*, K. Stapelmann*, A. Ruiz*, H. Rauscher* & F. Rossi*

Contributors: O. Kylian*, B. Denis*, K. Stapelmann*, A. Ruiz*, H. Rauscher* & F. Rossi*

author keywords: amino acids; bacterial spores; decontamination; sterilization; ternary mixture
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 conference paper

Characterization of a novel VHF-CCP for sterilization and decontamination of medical instruments

20nd International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry (ISPC-20), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2011. http://www.ispc-conference.org/ispcproc/ispc20/368.pdf

By: K. Stapelmann, J. Lackmann, N. Bibinov, J. Bandow, M. Postema & P. Awakowicz

Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2011 conference paper

In vitro characterization of bacterial macromolecule damage induced by low-pressure VHF-CCP plasma

20nd International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry (ISPC-20), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2011. http://www.ispc-conference.org/ispcproc/ispc20/532.pdf

By: J. Lackmann, K. Stapelmann, F. Narberhaus, P. Awakowicz & J. Bandow

Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2010 article

Elimination of Pathogenic Biological Residuals by Means of Low-Pressure Inductively Coupled Plasma Discharge

Kylián, O., Rauscher, H., Ruiz, A., Denis, B., Stapelmann, K., & Rossi, F. (2010, March 10). (H. I. Y. Kawai, A. M. N. Sato, M. K. K. Uchino, & A. Mizuno, Eds.). Industrial Plasma Technology, Vol. 3, pp. 193–199.

By: O. Kylián*, H. Rauscher*, A. Ruiz*, B. Denis*, K. Stapelmann* & F. Rossi*

Ed(s): H. Y. Kawai, A. N. Sato, M. K. Uchino & A. Mizuno

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Inactivation of Bacteria and Biomolecules by Low-Pressure Plasma Discharges

PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS, 7(3-4), 327–352.

By: A. Keudell*, P. Awakowicz, J. Benedikt*, V. Raballand*, A. Yanguas-Gil*, J. Opretzka*, C. Floetgen, R. Reuter* ...

Contributors: A. Keudell*, P. Awakowicz, J. Benedikt*, V. Raballand*, A. Yanguas-Gil*, J. Opretzka*, C. Floetgen, R. Reuter* ...

author keywords: sterilization; plasma treatment; low-pressure discharges; bacterial spores; proteins
TL;DR: The role of chemical sputtering corresponding to the synergism between ion bombardment of a surface with the simultaneous reaction of active species such as O, O2 or H is demonstrated and it is shown that plasma processes can be efficient against different micro-organisms, bacteria and fungi, pyrogens, model proteins and prions. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 conference paper

Sterilization and surface decontamination by a novel VHF-CCP

2010 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, 1 pp.

By: K. Stapelmann*, N. Bibinov*, B. Denis*, E. Semmler* & P. Awakowicz*

Contributors: K. Stapelmann*, N. Bibinov*, B. Denis*, E. Semmler* & P. Awakowicz*

TL;DR: A novel setup for plasma sterilization as capacitively coupled plasma discharge powered by an oscillator power source in the variable frequency range between 76 and 80 MHz is developed, designed to meet industrial needs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2009 conference paper

Characterization of a new VHF-CCP for sterilization

62nd Annual Gaseous Electronics Conference. https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/GEC09/Session/SR1.4

By: K. Stapelmann, N. Bibinov, P. Awakowicz & J. Wunderlich

Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2009 article

Development and characterization of a new VHF-CCP for sterilization

ISPC 19 Proceedings.

By: K. Stapelmann, N. Bibinov & P. Awakowicz

Source: ORCID
Added: September 17, 2022

2009 article

Monitoring plasma etching of biomolecules by imaging ellipsometry

Rauscher, H., Stapelmann, K., Kylian, O., Denis, B., & Rossi, F. (2009, August 25). VACUUM, Vol. 84, pp. 75–78.

By: H. Rauscher*, K. Stapelmann*, O. Kylian*, B. Denis* & F. Rossi*

Contributors: H. Rauscher*, K. Stapelmann*, O. Kylian*, B. Denis* & F. Rossi*

author keywords: RF discharges; Sterilization; Decontamination; Imaging ellipsometry
TL;DR: An alternative method based on imaging ellipsometry is applied and it is shown that this method allows reliable semi-quantitative comparison of the treatment efficiency of plasma discharges sustained in different gas mixtures. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

On the application of inductively coupled plasma discharges sustained in Ar/O(2)/N(2) ternary mixture for sterilization and decontamination of medical instruments

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 41(19).

By: K. Stapelmann*, O. Kylian*, B. Denis* & F. Rossi*

Contributors: K. Stapelmann*, O. Kylian*, B. Denis* & F. Rossi*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 conference paper

On the use of imaging ellipsometry for the monitoring of protein removal by means of low-pressure inductively coupled plasma discharges

2008 IEEE 35th International Conference on Plasma Science, 1 pp.

By: O. Kylian, K. Stapelmann*, H. Rauscher & F. Rossi

Contributors: O. Kylian, K. Stapelmann*, H. Rauscher & F. Rossi

TL;DR: This technique is based on imaging ellipsometry, namely on the monitoring of the temporal evolution of a 2D representation of the values of the Delta and psi angles and enables to compare capabilities of plasma discharges sustained under different experimental conditions to remove protein coatings. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

2008 conference paper

Sterilization and decontamination of medical instruments by low pressure plasma discharges: Application of ternary mixtures

2008 IEEE 35th International Conference on Plasma Science.

By: O. Kylian, K. Stapelmann* & F. Rossi

Contributors: O. Kylian, K. Stapelmann* & F. Rossi

TL;DR: Application of non-equilibrium plasma discharges for sterilization of medical instruments appeared to be promising alternative to commonly used sterilization techniques, but this mixture was found to be inefficient for the fast elimination or removal of biomolecules. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 6, 2018

Employment

Updated: January 10th, 2023 09:18

Ruhr-Universität Bochum Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE
RUB Research School (RUB-RS)

Ruhr-Universität Bochum Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE
Arbeitsgruppe Wechselwirkung Technischer Plasmen mit Biologischen Systemen

2017 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Assistant Professor

2015 - 2017

Ruhr-Universität Bochum Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE
Juniorprofessor

2013 - 2015

Ruhr-Universität Bochum Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE
PostDoc Electrical Engineering and Plasma Technology

Education

Updated: February 16th, 2017 06:26

2009 - 2013

Ruhr-Universität Bochum Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE
Dr.-Ing. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

2002 - 2009

Ruhr-Universität Bochum Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE
Diplom-Ingenieur Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

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