Abstract
In this paper, the effects of a non-thermal plasma treatment (plasma needle) on the surface property wettability of various materials are described. Additionally, the adhesion and growth of bacterial populations of Escherichia coli and Streptococcus mutans on plasma-treated substrates are studied. It is found that plasma treatment increases the wettability of substrates, promotes growth of E. coli and inhibits growth of S. mutans.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Phenomena in Ionised Gases (XXVII ICPIG 2005) 17-22 July 2005, Eindhoven, the Netherlands |
Pages | 10-438- |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |