The outlook of flexible DBD-plasma devices: Applications in food science and wound care solutions

Abstract

Flexible dielectric barrier discharge (FXDBD) plasma devices have received extensive attention for the surface treatment of larger areas, nonflat surfaces, or curved objects. The rapid development of flexible electronics technology allows unrestricted versatility for designing and manufacturing FXDBD devices. The flexible structure of FXDBD plasma opens new possibilities that cannot be effectively achieved by conventional rigid-body plasma systems, particularly in treating complex surface structures in biological targets. Over the last decade, FXDBD plasma devices have been broadly utilized for surface sterilization, wound solutions, and food processing applications. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current advances in FXDBD plasma, considering important aspects of manufacturing processes and critical application accomplishments. The challenges and perspectives for the future development of FXDBD plasma are also discussed.