Cold atmospheric plasma inactivation of aerosolized microdroplets containing bacteria and purified SARS-CoV-2 RNA to contrast airborne indoor transmission
PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS(2020)
Abstract
One of the major concerns in the COVID-19 pandemic is related to the possible transmission in poorly ventilated spaces of SARS-CoV-2 through aerosol microdroplets, which can remain in the air for long periods of time and be transmitted to others over distances >1 m. Cold atmospheric pressure plasmas can represent a promising solution, thanks to their ability in producing a blend of many reactive species, which can inactivate the airborne aerosolized microorganisms. In this study, a dielectric barrier discharge plasma source is used to directly inactivate suitably produced bioaerosols containingStaphylococcus epidermidisor purified SARS-CoV-2 RNA flowing through it. Results show that for low residence times (<0.2 s) in the plasma region a 3.7 logRon bacterial bioaerosol and degradation of viral RNA can be achieved.
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Key words
bioaerosol,cold plasma,inactivation,indoor airborne transmission,SARS-CoV-2
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