Saccharomyces cerevisiae inactivation during water disinfection by underwater plasma bubbles: Preferential reactive species production and subcellular mechanisms.

The escalating challenges posed by water resource contamination, especially exacerbated by health concerns associated with microbial fungi threats, necessitate advanced disinfection technologies. Within this context, non-thermal plasma generated within bubble column reactors emerges as a promising antifungal strategy. The effects of direct plasma bubbles within different discharge modes and thus-produced plasma activated water (PAW) on the inactivation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae are investigated.

Toward Green Liquid Nitrogen Fertilizer Synthesis: Plasma-Driven Nitrogen Oxidation and Partial Electrocatalytic Reduction.

Liquid fertilizers, particularly when integrated with precision irrigation systems, offer a more efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional solid nitrogen fertilizers. The industrial production of ammonium nitrate (NHNO) is environmentally detrimental due to its reliance on fossil fuels. This study introduces an innovative air-to-NOx-to-NHNO pathway for synthesizing liquid nitrogen fertilizer.

Enhanced Anticancer Efficacy of Alkaline Plasma-Activated Water through Augmented RONS Production.

Despite notable advances in anticancer drug development, their manufacture and use pose environmental and health risks due to toxic byproducts, drug residue contamination, and cytotoxicity to normal cells. Therefore, developing cost-effective anticancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects and higher selectivity is essential to the advancement of highly effective anticancer therapies. Plasma-activated water (PAW) offers a green alternative to conventional chemical treatments as it reverts to water within days.

Redo Cardiac Surgery After Personalized External Aortic Root Support Operation.

A 36-year-old man with Marfan syndrome underwent mitral surgery after personalized external aortic root support operation. Redo surgery was performed without aortic cannulation (with right axillary cannulation and retrograde cardioplegia). Surgical findings revealed unique aortic changes with adventitial growth and vasa vasorum, without visible mesh.