Characteristics of low-temperature plasma for activation of plastic-degrading microorganisms.

ABSTRACT: Plastic pollution is a problem that threatens the future of humanity, and various methods are being researched to solve it. Plastic biodegradation using microorganisms is one of these methods, and a recent study reported that plastic-degrading microorganisms activated by plasma increase the plastic decomposition rate. In contrast to microbial sterilization using low-temperature plasma, microbial activation requires a stable plasma discharge with a low electrode temperature suitable for biological samples and precise control over a narrow operating range. In this study, various plasma characteristics were evaluated using SDBD (Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge) to establish the optimal conditions of plasma that can activate plastic-degrading microorganisms. The SDBD electrode was manufac

SUBMITTER: Ki SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347650 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature