Distributed compact plasma reactor decontamination for planetary protection in space missions

Author:

Choudhury Bhaswati,Revazishvili Tamara,Lozada Maria,Roy Sarthak,Mastro Emma Noelle,Portugal Sherlie,Roy Subrata

Abstract

AbstractThis paper presents a proof-of-concept study establishing effectiveness of the Active Plasma Sterilizer (APS) for decontamination in planetary protection. The APS uses Compact Portable Plasma Reactors (CPPRs) to produce surface dielectric barrier discharge, a type of cold plasma, using ambient air to generate and distribute reactive species like ozone used for decontamination. Decontamination tests were performed with pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis) on materials (Aluminum, Polycarbonate, Kevlar and Orthofabric) relevant to space missions. Results show that the APS can achieve 4 to 5 log reductions of pathogenic bacteria on four selected materials, simultaneously at 11 points within 30 min, using power of 13.2 ± 2.22 W. Spatial decontamination data shows the APS can uniformly sterilize several areas of a contaminated surface within 30 min. Ozone penetration through Kevlar and Orthofabric layers was achieved using the CPPR with no external agent assisting penetration. Preliminary material compatibility tests with SEM analysis of the APS exposed materials showed no significant material damage. Thus, this study shows the potential of the APS as a light-weight sustainable decontamination technology for planetary protection with advantages of uniform spatial decontamination, low processing temperatures, low exposure times, material compatibility and the ability to disinfect porous surfaces.

Funder

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Multidisciplinary

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