Internal surface decontamination of metal pipes using in situ flexible atmospheric pressure plasma cleaning

Key Points

• Effective decontamination of internal surfaces was achieved using atmospheric pressure plasma, showing a significant reduction in contaminants.
• Decontamination resulted in a 90% reduction in microbial load on treated metal surfaces, highlighting the method's efficacy.
• This analysis employed flexible atmospheric pressure plasma cleaning techniques across various metal pipe samples, demonstrating versatility.
• Enhanced sanitation protocols may be enabled by this cleaning method in industrial settings, indicating broader applications.