scholarly journals Plasma applications for the treatment of bean sprouts: safety, quality and nutritional assessments under aqueous and gaseous set-ups

Author(s):  
Martina Darmanin ◽  
Antje Fröhling ◽  
Sara Bußler ◽  
Julia Durek ◽  
Susanne Neugart ◽  
...  

Abstract Sprouts are particularly prone to microbial contamination due to their high nutrient content and the warm temperatures and humid conditions needed for their production. Therefore, disinfection is a crucial step in food processing as a means of preventing the transmission of bacterial, parasitic and viral pathogens. In this study, a dielectric coplanar surface barrier discharge (DCSBD) system was used for the application of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), plasma activated water (PAW) and their combination on mung bean seeds. Overall, it was found that the combined seed treatment with direct air CAP (350 W) and air PAW had no negative impact on mung bean seed germination and growth, nor the concentration of secondary metabolites within the sprouts. These treatments also reduced the total microbial population in sprouts by 2.5 log CFU/g. This research reports for first time that aside from the stimulatory effect of plasma discharge on seed surface disinfection, sustained plasma treatment through irrigation of treated seeds with PAW can significantly enhance seedling growth. The positive outcome and further applications of different forms, of plasma i.e., gaseous and aqueous, in the agro-food industry is further supported by this research.

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Darmanin ◽  
Antje Fröhling ◽  
Sara Bußler ◽  
Julia Durek ◽  
Susanne Neugart ◽  
...  

AbstractSprouts are particularly prone to microbial contamination due to their high nutrient content and the warm temperatures and humid conditions needed for their production. Therefore, disinfection is a crucial step in food processing as a means of preventing the transmission of bacterial, parasitic and viral pathogens. In this study, a dielectric coplanar surface barrier discharge (DCSBD) system was used for the application of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), plasma activated water (PAW) and their combination on mung bean seeds. Germination assessments were performed in a test tube set-up filled with glass beads and the produced irrigation water. Overall, it was found that the combined seed treatment with direct air CAP (350 W) and air PAW had no negative impact on mung bean seed germination and growth, nor the concentration of secondary metabolites within the sprouts. These treatments also reduced the total microbial population in sprouts by 2.5 log CFU/g. This research reports for first time that aside from the stimulatory effect of plasma discharge on seed surface disinfection, sustained plasma treatment through irrigation of treated seeds with PAW can significantly enhance seedling growth. The positive outcome and further applications of different forms, of plasma i.e., gaseous and aqueous, in the agro-food industry is further supported by this research.


Holzforschung ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 528-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
András Tóth ◽  
Ludmila Černáková ◽  
Mirko Černák ◽  
Katarína Kunovská

Abstract Paper made of groundwood was surface treated by atmospheric plasma of the diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge (DCSBD) type in air and in nitrogen. Changes in surface composition and chemical bonding of the constituent elements were studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and alterations in wetting were examined by contact angle measurements. Air plasma treatment resulted in strong oxidation but no N incorporation, while the ratio of the area of the O1 component (binding energy 532.1 eV) to that of the O2 component (533.2 eV) decreased, reflecting an increase in the proportion of O in C–O type bonds. Nitrogen plasma treatment followed by exposure to the atmosphere resulted in a slight N incorporation (1.5 at.%) and oxidation even more intense than observed for air plasma treatment. The O1/O2 ratio slightly increased, implying more O in C=O type bonds. The time dependence of surface oxidation showed a local maximum at treatment time of approximately 2 s for both the air and nitrogen plasmas.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1787 (1) ◽  
pp. 012064
Author(s):  
S V Gundareva ◽  
A V Lazukin ◽  
N V Dorofeev ◽  
A G Romanov ◽  
S A Krivov

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 3071-3076 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fumiaki Mitsugi ◽  
Tomoya Abiru ◽  
Tomoaki Ikegami ◽  
Kenji Ebihara ◽  
Shin-Ichi Aoqui ◽  
...  

Cellulose ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Dahle ◽  
Megi Pilko ◽  
Jure Žigon ◽  
Rok Zaplotnik ◽  
Marko Petrič ◽  
...  

AbstractThe development of a simple surface barrier discharge plasma device is presented to enable more widespread access to and utilization of plasma technology. The application of the plasma device was demonstrated for pretreatment of wood prior to application of protective coatings for outdoor usage. The coatings' overall performance was increased, showing a reduction or absence of cracking due to weathering on plasma-pretreated specimens. Moreover, after ten months of outdoor weathering, the plasma-pretreated specimens showed fewer infections with biotic factors and improved adhesion performance in cross-cut tests, while the surface gloss performed independently from plasma pretreatment. In contrast to that, plasma-pretreated specimens were slightly more prone to discoloration due to outdoor weathering, whereas the plasma pretreatment did not impact the initial color after coating application. Graphic abstract


2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 292-295
Author(s):  
V.N. Korotkiy ◽  
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M.I. Shemshuk ◽  
A.G. Rumyantsev ◽  
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...  

Microbial eczema (ME) is a chronic inflammatory process prone to recurrence, the treatment of which is associated with a number of difficulties due to the ever increasing antibiotic resistance of the microorganisms that cause it. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), like ultraviolet irradiation, has a pronounced bactericidal effect, but unlike the latter, it does not have undesirable effects on healthy cells. The article presents a clinical observation of the successful use of CAP in the treatment of severe ME in a 3-year-old child.


2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 383-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Čech ◽  
Miroslav Zemánek ◽  
Pavel Sťahel ◽  
Hana Dvořáková ◽  
Mirko Černák

In presented work the influence of dielectric barrier thickness on the parameters of Diffuse Coplanar Surface Barrier Discharge was investigated. The discharge was operated at atmospheric pressure laboratory air. The electrical parameters of the system were studied both experimentally and using numerical simulations. The discharge pattern was studied as well using intensified CCD camera.


2000 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Kübler ◽  
K. Hoppenheidt ◽  
P. Hirsch ◽  
A. Kottmair ◽  
R. Nimmrichter ◽  
...  

Operational results of a co-digestion facility were assessed over a period of 18 months. The organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) contains a considerable amount of contaminants and grit (up to 6% w/w). A BTA-Pulper efficiently treated the different waste streams and converted a high amount of volatile solids (VS) into the digester feedstock. The seasonal fluctuations of the waste composition significantly influenced the biogas production. The impact of this seasonally variant degradability of VS had to be considered by evaluating the operation results. The waste streams investigated did not show any negative impact on digester performance. The hydraulic retention time (HRT) in the digester considerably affected the VS-reduction. Despite a considerable decrease of VS-degradation a reduction of HRT from 14 to 8 days slightly improves the gas production rate (GPR). An activated sludge system efficiently reduced the pollution of the effluent.The nutrient content of the anaerobic compostwas favourable and the content of pollutants was low. The facility produced surplus electrical power up to 290 MJ/t. An overall energy balance shows that the facility substitutes primary energy.


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