Atmospheric Plasma Biological Decontamination System

Neutralizing biological warfare agents on sensitive, high-value items while minimizing material damage is a challenge, with special concern for items of national historical significance. Most currently available technologies damage sensitive items or have considerable logistical hurdles. Atmospheric Glow Technologies (AGT) developed the Atmospheric Plasma Decontamination (APD) system to effectively decontaminate biological spores without producing significant damage to sensitive materials, such as black and white photographs, cotton-bond printed paper, antique oil paintings, and antique tapestries. The APD system uses AGT's One Atmosphere Uniform Glow Discharge Plasma to create antimicrobial gases that neutralize bioagents without exposing the sensitive items to the liquid chemicals, high humidity, or harsh temperatures associated with other decontamination technologies. AGT is currently developing plans for commercialization of the system. Additional information is available at: www.atmosphericglow.com.