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  • Materials Science
  • Plasma Physics
  • Biotechnology

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  • Atmospheric plasma generation typically requires vacuum systems.
  • Developing cost-effective and flexible plasma devices remains a challenge.
  • Paper is a biodegradable and renewable material with potential for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop disposable plasma generators using metallized paper.
  • To investigate the efficacy of paper-based atmospheric plasma for microbial inactivation.
  • To explore the potential applications of these novel plasma devices.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of layered and patterned metallized paper sheets for dielectric barrier discharge.
  • Electrical characterization of plasma generation using oscillating potentials (±1 to ±10 kV).
  • Microbial inactivation assays using *Saccharomyces cerevisiae* and *Escherichia coli*.

Main Results:

  • Paper-based devices generated atmospheric plasma without vacuum.
  • Plasma sanitizers achieved >99% inactivation of *S. cerevisiae* and >99.9% of *E. coli* in 30s.
  • Characterization revealed UV-C, moderate heating, and ozone production.

Conclusions:

  • Paper is a suitable substrate for flexible, disposable plasma generators.
  • These devices offer a scalable and conformable solution for non-contact microbial sanitization.
  • The technology advances biodegradable electronics for applications in hygiene and sensing.