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Guest editorial: special issue on nonthermal medical/biological applications using ionized gases and electromagnetic fields
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posted on 2009-08-26, 14:00 authored by Juergen F. Kolb, Michael G. Kong, Peter F. BlackmoreIntroduction: The fascination of men with the interaction between
electricity and biological systems can be traced back to
Egyptian hieroglyphs dated in 4000 BC that describe biological
electricity in catfish. In the modern era, active exploration
of beneficial bioelectrical effects has witnessed a substantial
increase in research activities and interests over the past three
decades. This period of considerable growth is underpinned
by major advances in the technologies of low-temperature
ionized gases, ultrashort intense electrical pulses, and highfrequency
electromagnetic waves. As a result, ionized gases
and electromagnetic fields are widely and increasingly studied
for their applications in medicine and biology, for example,
biological decontamination, tissue engineering, environment
management, cell manipulation, and tumor growth control. It
is conceivable that ionized gases and electromagnetic fields
will ultimately bring some applications to reality and offer
real and widespread healthcare solutions. This Special Issue
offers a snapshot of the current understanding and technological
capabilities, as well as a reference point for future research
directions.
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Citation
KOLB, J.F., KONG, M.G. and BLACKMORE, P.F., 2006. Guest editorial: special issue on nonthermal medical/biological applications using ionized gases and electromagnetic fields. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 34(4), pt.2, pp.1250-1252.Publisher
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0093-3813Language
- en