The Plasma Science League welcomes submissions that utilize plasma technology or explore plasma-matter interactions within the following core scientific areas:

 

1. Natural Sciences & Biology

 

• Plasma Physics and Chemistry: Fundamental studies on low-temperature (non-thermal) and thermal plasma, plasma diagnostics, reaction kinetics, and modeling.

• Plasma in Material Science: Plasma-enhanced deposition, surface modification, etching, and synthesis of novel materials (e.g., nanomaterials, catalysts).

• Plasma for Biological Applications: Sterilization, wound healing, cancer therapy (plasma medicine), and cell modification.

• Plasma Processing of Biomaterials: Modification of polymers, textiles, and implant surfaces using plasma.

 

2. Agriculture

 

• Plasma Agriculture: Applications of cold plasma for seed treatment (enhanced germination and growth), disease control, and plant-pathogen inactivation.

• Soil and Nutrient Management: Using plasma-activated water (PAW) for irrigation, fertilizer production (e.g., nitrogen fixation), and soil remediation.

• Food Safety and Preservation: Plasma sterilization of food surfaces, packaging materials, and decontamination of agricultural products.

• Waste Management in Agriculture: Utilizing plasma for the decomposition or conversion of agricultural waste.

 

3. Aquatic Science

 

• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Plasma-assisted advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the removal of emerging contaminants, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pathogens from water.

• Plasma-Activated Water (PAW): Fundamental studies and applications of PAW in aquaculture, plant science, and sanitation.

• Plasma for Environmental Remediation: Decontamination of aquatic environments, air pollution control, and mitigation of greenhouse gases using plasma reactors.

• Aquaculture Applications: Sterilization of tanks and equipment, and potential impact of plasma on fish and aquatic organisms' health.