Journal cover artwork by Bryan Coad for Plasma Processes & Polymers special issue “Plasmas for Biointerfaces, volume 19, issue 10” featuring our review article “Plasma polymerization for biomedical applications“
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Monthly Archives: July 2024
New Group Photo (March 2024)
L-R: Rabin Duwal (MSc Student), Melinda Nguyen (PhD student), David Nkurunziza (PhD student), Dr Bryan Coad, River Pachulicz (Post-doc)
(Photo credit: Melinda Nguyen)
On the cover of Plasma Processes and Polymers
Congratulations to Argha Chakraborty on his brilliant artwork on the cover of Plasma Processes and Polymers.
The artwork illustrates the concept for his recently published article.
New Publication: Comparison of continuous wave and pulsed mode plasma polymerization of glycidol for storage‐stable coatings for biomolecule immobilization
New Publication: Plasma-activated water’s potential contribution to ‘One Health’
Plasma-activated water’s potential contribution to ‘One Health’
Abstract
Foodborne pathogens cause a major burden to public health and the economy, costing A$2.44 billion, and causing 48,000 hospitalisations annually in Australia. With an increasing global impact of foodborne illnesses and the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, new decontamination technologies should consider the One Health approach to human, animal and environmental health. This review explores the application of plasma-activated water (PAW) as a novel sanitisation method. We discuss the implications of adopting PAW as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective sanitiser through a multidisciplinary One Health perspective. The findings underscore the promising role of PAW in mitigating foodborne pathogens, offering a holistic solution that aligns with the principles of One Health for enhanced food safety and public health.
New Publication: A Review of the Current and Future Prospects for Producing Bioplastic Films Made from Starch and Chitosan
Abstract
This review presents a summary of plastic films made from two abundant natural polymers, starch and chitosan. Films possess many useful attributes such as transparency, good physical strength, and barrier properties. Modifications are being investigated to improve the properties of the product such as reinforcement with nanoparticles, strengthening by cross-linking, and applying surface coatings to improve interfacial properties. We provide perspectives on the use of starch chitosan films as a biobased, biodegradable food packaging material. Additionally, a detailed life-cycle assessment compares the production of chitosan-based polymers to other bioplastics and petroleum-based alternatives. Finally, we predict which factors will be important in the future for making the production of chitosan films economically and environmentally sustainable.