Gas-discharge active oxygen generator

Plasma is a unique complex medium containing charged particles, active radicals, photons etc. The sources of cold plasma constitute a particular pragmatic interest for such sciences as biology and medicine. Cold plasma allows realization of “soft” non-destructive applicatons on biological tissues and liquids. They also have strong bactericidal and stimulating effects. The aim of this study was to develop a gas-discharge generator of active oxygen. The working medium for the active oxygen generator is air. The analysis showed that the most adapted method for comprehensive medical use is a gas-discharge method of active oxygen provision. A gas-discharge active oxygen generator was created. Structurally, the generator is designed as a miniature device. Experiments, described in this paper, were conducted to study the distribution of bulk temperature along the plasma flow, the current-voltage characteristics, and the optical spectrum of the flow. It was concluded that the generator produces a flow of plasma with favourable parameters for biological objects. The plasma flow of the generator serves as a source of active oxygen forms.