Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for treating objects, in particular dental prosthetics and/or teeth, comprising a receiving volume (3) for receiving a cleaning fluid (5), a plasma source (7) configured to generate a non-thermal plasma (35), wherein the device (1) is configured for mixing a plasma product with the cleaning fluid (5), whereby an activated cleaning fluid can be generated, and wherein the device (1) is configured for using the activated cleaning fluid on an object, in particular on at least one dental prosthesis and/or at least one tooth.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode assembly (5) for generating a non-thermal plasma, comprising a first electrode (7) and a second electrode (9) which are electrically insulated from each other by means of a dielectric element (11) and which are arranged at a distance from each other. The first electrode (7) has a thickness of at least 10 ?m when seen in the direction of the distance between the electrodes (7, 9), and the second electrode (9) has a thickness of at least 1 ?m to maximally 5 ?m or a thickness of at least 5 ?m to maximally 30 ?m when seen in the direction of the distance between the electrodes (7, 9). The dielectric element (11) has a thickness of at least 10 ?m to maximally 250 ?m.

Abstract: A method for deactivating preferably odor-relevant molecules that is distinguished by the following steps is proposed: generating a plasma; deactivating preferably odor-relevant molecules by the effect of hot electrons of the plasma on the molecules to be deactivated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for treating objects, in particular dental prosthetics and/or teeth, comprising a receiving volume (3) for receiving a cleaning fluid (5), a plasma source (7) configured to generate a non-thermal plasma (35), wherein the device (1) is configured for mixing a plasma product with the cleaning fluid (5), whereby an activated cleaning fluid can be generated, and wherein the device (1) is configured for using the activated cleaning fluid on an object, in particular on at least one dental prosthesis and/or at least one tooth.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for producing a plasma, having at least one first electrode (3), at least one second electrode (5), which is arranged at a distance from the first electrode (3), a voltage source (7), which is connected to at least one electrode (3,59) selected from the first electrode (3) and the second electrode (5) such that a potential difference between the at least one first electrode (3) and the at least one second electrode (5) can be produced by the voltage source (7), wherein the at least one first electrode (3) and the at least one second electrode (5) define at least one discharge path (9) for an electrical discharge in a discharge region (11) between the at least one first electrode (3) and the at least one second electrode (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode assembly (5) for generating a non-thermal plasma, comprising a first electrode (7) and a second electrode (9) which are electrically insulated from each other by means of a dielectric element (11) and which are arranged at a distance from each other. The first electrode (7) has a thickness of at least 10 ?m when seen in the direction of the distance between the electrodes (7, 9), and the second electrode (9) has a thickness of at least 1 ?m to maximally 5 ?m or a thickness of at least 5 ?m to maximally 30 ?m when seen in the direction of the distance between the electrodes (7, 9). The dielectric element (11) has a thickness of at least 10 ?m to maximally 250 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode arrangement (1) for generating a non-thermal plasma, comprising: a layer-shaped first electrode (2) made of an electrically conductive material, a layer-shaped second electrode (4) made of an electrically conductive material, wherein the second electrode (4) is electrically insulated from the first electrode (2), and a dielectric barrier (3) being arranged between the first electrode (2) and the second electrode (4), so that the non-thermal plasma is generated by a dielectric barrier discharge. The inventive electrode arrangement is characterized in that at least one of the first electrode (2) and the second electrode (4) comprises several perforations which are distributed over the electrode.

Abstract: A method for generating a non-thermal plasma having predetermined ozone concentration includes: providing an at least approximately closed volume as a reaction region; activating a plasma source and generating a non-thermal plasma in the reaction region. The plasma is held in the reaction region at least until a predetermined ozone concentration is reached or the ozone concentration falls below a predetermined upper limit for the ozone concentration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the plasma treatment of surfaces (47), in particular of skin, having a housing (3), a plasma source (5) allocated to the housing (3), and at least one spacer (21) that is provided on the housing (3) and/or the plasma source (5) in such a manner that a distance (d) between the plasma source (5) and a surface (47) to be treated can be maintained at least in some regions. The device is characterized in that the spacer (21) is designed to be adjustable in order to vary the distance (d) and that the distance (d) can be varied in such a manner that a preferred plasma chemistry can be selected at the location of the surface (47) to be treated.

Abstract: A method for deactivating preferably odour-relevant molecules that is distinguished by the following steps is proposed: generating a plasma; deactivating preferably odour-relevant molecules by the effect of hot electrons of the plasma on the molecules to be deactivated.

Abstract: The invention relates to an appliance (18) for at least partially disinfecting/sterilising a contaminated surface (21), wherein the appliance (18) comprises an integrated plasma source for at least partially disinfecting/sterilising the surface by generating a non-thermal atmospheric plasma on the surface thereby reducing the concentration of pathogenic germs on the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for treating an object (2-4, 6) enclosed in an envelope with a low-temperature plasma, particularly for sterilizing and/or disinfecting and/or decontaminating the object, wherein the low-temperature plasma is applied to a surface of the object (2-4, 6), wherein the low-temperature plasma is applied through an envelope (2-4) so that the low-temperature plasma penetrates the envelope (2-4).

Abstract: The invention relates to an appliance (18), particularly kitchen appliance or laboratory table, for at least partially disinfecting/sterilising a contaminated surface (21), wherein the appliance (18) comprises an integrated plasma source for at least partially disinfecting/sterilising the surface by generating a non-thermal atmospheric plasma on the surface thereby reducing the concentration of pathogenic germs on the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode arrangement (1) for generating a non-thermal plasma, comprising: a layer-shaped first electrode (2) made of an electrically conductive material, a layer-shaped second electrode (4) made of an electrically conductive material, wherein the second electrode (4) is electrically insulated from the first electrode (2), and a dielectric barrier (3) being arranged between the first electrode (2) and the second electrode (4), so that the non-thermal plasma is generated by a dielectric barrier discharge. The inventive electrode arrangement is characterized in that at least one of the first electrode (2) and the second electrode (4) comprises several perforations which are distributed over the electrode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plasma applicator (1) for applying a non-thermal plasma to a surface (2), particularly for the plasma treatment of living tissue and especially for the plasma treatment of wounds (2), comprising a sealing cover (4) for covering a portion of the surface thereby enclosing a cavity between the sealing cover (4) and the surface (2), wherein the non-thermal plasma is provided in the cavity so that the non-thermal plasma contacts the surface (2). Further, the invention relates to a corresponding method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treating device (1) for treating a body part of a patient with a non-thermal plasma, particularly for sterilizing a hand of a human being, said treating device (1) comprising a housing (2) for temporarily receiving the body part within the housing (2) during the treatment and for applying the plasma to the body part within the housing (2), and an inlet opening (3) being arranged in the housing (2) for introducing the body part through the inlet opening (3) into the housing (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-thermal plasma for treatment of a surface, particularly for the treatment of a wound (1), wherein the plasma comprises a partially ionized carrier gas and at least one additive, which preferably has a sterilizing effect on the treated surface and/or improves the healing of the wound (1). Further, the invention relates to a corresponding apparatus and method.

Abstract: A method for the operation of a plasma device (100) is described in which particles (2) are arranged in a plasma, wherein a generation of electric travelling waves (1) is provided, under whose effective action the particles (2) in the plasma device (100) perform a directed movement to at least one pre-determined collection area (20, 20A). A plasma device for carrying out the method is also described.

Abstract: A plasma source, particularly for disinfection of wounds, comprising: an ionization chamber having an inlet for introducing a gas into the ionization chamber and further having an outlet for dispensing the ionized gas onto an object; several ionization electrodes being disposed within the ionization chamber for ionizing the gas and a predetermined ratio of the electrode-electrode distance on the one hand and the electrode-wall distance on the other hand, wherein the ratio is in a range approximately between about 1.8 and about 2.2.

Abstract: A plasma source, particularly for disinfection of wounds, comprising: an ionization chamber having an inlet for introducing a gas into the ionization chamber and further having an outlet for dispensing the ionized gas onto an object; several ionization electrodes being disposed within the ionization chamber for ionizing the gas and a predetermined ratio of the electrode-electrode distance on the one hand and the electrode-wall distance on the other hand, wherein the ratio is in a range approximately between about 1.8 and about 2.2.