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dc.contributor.advisorGonzález Lizardo, Ángel E.
dc.contributor.authorAlbertorio Rosado, Aneizka
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-27T12:08:07Z
dc.date.available2021-09-27T12:08:07Z
dc.date.issued2021-09-17
dc.identifier.citationAlbertorio Rosado, A. (2021). Glow Discharge Plasma sterilization as an alternative for ethylene oxide sterilization (EtO) [Research Poster]. Undergraduate Research Program For Honor Students HSI STEM Grant, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12475/1159
dc.descriptionFinal Research Poster for the Undergraduate Research Program for Honor Students HSI STEM Grant.en_US
dc.description.abstractThis work is considering plasma sterilization as an alternative for ethylene oxide sterilization ( EtO ). Ethylene oxide is a carcinogen that represents a threat to the environment and human health. During the COVID 19 pandemic, there was a shortage of sterilized medical equipment due to the dependence of the United States in EtO and the lack of alternatives for this sterilization method. In this study, the student sought to replicate the methodology applied by previous researchers of the Undergraduate Research Program for Honor Students (URP HS) Omar Cepeda and José Martes (2020). The results that were obtained show that the plasma was partially effective at sterilizing Bacillus subtilis vegetative cells. Results also demonstrate that the pressure is more influential in the success of sterilization than the time of exposure. Therefore, the application of a pressure valve is necessary to improve the regulation of the pressure inside the plasma chamber and have more control of the sterilization procedure. The researcher recommends performing plasma diagnostics to obtain the temperature and density of the plasma and relate them to the effectiveness of sterilization.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThis research project was supported by the Title V STEM Grant “Bridges to STEM Success” P 0031 C 160141en_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherPolytechnic University of Puerto Ricoen_US
dc.relation.ispartofBiomedical Engineering Program
dc.relation.ispartofseriesUndergraduate Research Program For Honor Students HSI STEM Grant 2020-2021
dc.relation.haspartSan Juan Campus
dc.subject.lcshPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico--Undergraduates--Posters
dc.subject.lcshPlasma (Ionized gases)--Research
dc.subject.lcshSterilization
dc.subject.lcshEthylene oxide
dc.subject.lcshMedical instruments and apparatus--Sterilization
dc.subject.lcshCOVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
dc.titleGlow Discharge Plasma sterilization as an alternative for ethylene oxide sterilization (EtO)en_US
dc.typePosteren_US
dc.rights.holderPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Undergraduate Research Program for Honor Students HSI STEM Grant


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