Decontamination Using a One Atmosphere Uniform Glow Discharge Cold Plasma

摘要

Atmospheric Glow Technologies is developing an innovative mobile atmospheric plasma decon system based upon the patented one atmosphere uniform glow discharge plasma (OAUGDP) technology. This advanced system will be a deployable military protection system that will decontaminate highly toxic chemicals and microorganisms on sensitive equipment, personnel protective equipment, and aircraft, vehicle, and shelter interiors. Phase I efforts demonstrated feasibility of the system in the neutralization of chemical warfare simulants (99.3% reduction). Phase II efforts will extend studies to biological warfare agents including spores, building upon the proven efficacy of the OAUGDP against a wide range of microorganisms. Future work will involve optimizing the system for recirculation of the airflow and air cooling. Studies are currently underway to determine the concentration of atmospheric plasma produced active species as well as the extent of chemical and biological degradation achieved. The system will also be tested for materials and device compatibility as well as neutralization studies of actual chemical and biological warfare agents.