Title :
Nonthermal Plasma Torch Surface Attachment in Fluidic Environments
Author :
DiSanto, Thomas M. ; Muffoletto, Daniel P. ; Upia, Antonio ; Burke, Kevin M. ; Zirnheld, Jennifer L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., SUNY - Univ. at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
Abstract :
The plasma jet of a nonthermal plasma torch was studied under various flow rates as it interacted with cell culture media. As the flow rate of the plasma working gas increases, the surface area of the attachment changes considerably. Effects in appearance range from a fine “jet” to a broad “skirt” that flutters in a disorganized pattern.
Keywords :
plasma jets; plasma torches; cell culture media; disorganized pattern; fluidic environments; nonthermal plasma torch; plasma jet; plasma working gas flow rate; skirt; surface area; surface attachment; Digital images; Electrodes; Media; Plasmas; Proteins; Surface treatment; Atmospheric-pressure plasma jet; glow discharge; plasma torch; plasma–fluid interaction;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2011.2163425