A. Zahoranová, L. Hoppanová, J. Šimončicová, Z. Tučeková, V. Medvecká, D. Hudecová, B. Kaliňáková, D. Kováčik, M. Černák, Effect of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma on Maize Seeds: Enhancement of Seedlings Growth and Surface Microorganisms Inactivation, Plasma Chem. Plasma Process. 38 (2018) 969–988. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-018-9913-3. (cit.37)

A. Zahoranová, M. Henselová, D. Hudecová, B. Kaliňáková, D. Kováčik, V. Medvecká, M. Černák, Effect of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma on the Wheat Seedlings Vigor and on the Inactivation of Microorganisms on the Seeds Surface, Plasma Chem. Plasma Process. 36 (2016) 397–414. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-015-9684-z. (80) (2015: 1,811- IF, Q2 – JCR, Q2 – SJR)

Ďurčányová, S., Slováková, Ľ., Klas, M. et al. Efficacy Comparison of Three Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Sources for Soybean Seed Treatment: Plasma Characteristics, Seed Properties, Germination. Plasma Chem Plasma Process 43, 1863–1885 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-023-10387-y

Medvecká, V., Omasta, S., Klas, M., Mošovská S., Kyzek, S., Zahoranová, A. (2022). Plasma activated water prepared by different plasma sources: physicochemical properties and decontamination effect on lentils sprouts, Plasma Sci. Technol. 24, 015503. https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-6272/ac3410.

Kováčik, D., Šrámková, P., Multáňová, P. Monika Stupavská, Seyedehneda Siadati, Pavol Ďurina, Anna Zahoranová: Plasma-induced Polymerization and Grafting of Acrylic Acid on the Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Using Pulsed Underwater Diaphragm Electrical Discharge. Plasma Chem Plasma Process 44, 983–1001 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-024-10454-y

Tomeková, J., Švubová, R., Slováková, Ľ. et al. Interaction of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma with Soybean Seeds: Effect on Germination and DNA, Seed Surface Characteristics and Plasma Diagnostics. Plasma Chem Plasma Process (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-023-10398-9

Medvecká, Veronika, Mošovská, Silvia, Mikulajová, Anna and Zahoranová, Anna. "Effect of atmospheric pressure cold plasma on the physiochemical characteristics and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis of hazelnuts and peanuts" International Journal of Food Engineering, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijfe-2023-0077

Ouput: Stolárik, T., Henselová, M., Martinka, M., O. Novák, A. Zahoranová, M. Černák: Effect of Low-Temperature Plasma on the Structure of Seeds, Growth and Metabolism of Endogenous Phytohormones in Pea (Pisum sativum L.). Plasma Chem Plasma Process 35, 659–676 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-015-9627-8

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Output: Zahoranová, A., Henselová, M., Hudecová, D. et al. Effect of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma on the Wheat Seedlings Vigor and on the Inactivation of Microorganisms on the Seeds Surface. Plasma Chem Plasma Process 36, 397–414 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-015-9684-z

Cit: 270/204

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Output: Zahoranová, A., L. Hoppanová, J. Šimončicová, Z. Tučeková, V. Medvecká, D. Hudecová, B. Kaliňáková, D. Kováčik and M. Černák, 2018. Effect of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma on Maize Seeds: Enhancement of Seedlings Growth and Surface Microorganisms Inactivation. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, 38(5): 969–988.

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VEGA 1/0930/17, (2017-2019) Funkcionalizácia polymérnych povrchov pomocou plazmy generovanej v kvapalinách , zodpovedný riešiteľ         

  Protective hydrophobic coatings fabricated by plasma polymerization at atmospheric pressure, principal investigator

Annotation: A new type of intermediate electrode separator for alkaline electrolysis of water has been prepared by plasma-initiated grafting of acrylic acid on porous polymer membranes. Continuous coating of the porous structure of the membranes with polyacrylic acid has been shown to give these separators very favorable properties. Polyacrylic acid solvates in aqueous electrolytes and fills the membrane pores with a gel that significantly reduces the permeability of gases dissolved in the electrolyte, thereby suppressing cross-contamination of the hydrogen and oxygen produced. At the same time, the electrical conductivity of the separators is not significantly limited. The achieved properties of the separators are especially required in the operation of variable power electrolysis, especially in the conversion of energy from time-varying sources such as photovoltaics and wind energy in Power-to-Gas applications. 

https://alis.uniba.sk:8444/search/query?term_1=VEGA+1/0811/21&theme=EPC

APVV-16-0216 (2017-2021) Moderné plazmové technológie pre ekologické poľnohospodárstvo a potravinárstvo, zodpovedný riešiteľ 

Modern plasma technologies for ecologic agriculture and food industry , principal investigator

Abstract: The aim of the project is to study atmospheric NTP generated by different types of resources relevant for application in agriculture to different types of plant models. The research is focused on evaluating the overall effect of NTP on seeds and dried fruits. The effects of plasma will be investigated on changes in physicochemical properties on seed surface, on the growth, physiological, biochemical, molecular-biological and anatomical aspects of plants after plasma treatment of the seeds, and the potential genotoxic or antigenotoxic effect. It also includes the study of the influence of plasma on plant resistance and the initiation of an adaptive response to environmental stressors (heavy metals, salinity, etc.), which is currently a highly topical issue in the adaptation of agriculture to climate change changes and pollution of the environment. One of the main objectives of the submitted project is to verify the effectiveness of the prototype device based on Diffuse coplanar surface dielectric barrier discharge in an industrially relevant seed treatment environment in order to improve the germination parameters for which chemical treatment (pickling) is used as standard. This method represents a promising, economically and ecologically advantageous technology for the treatment of plant seeds intended for sowing, germination, storage and consumption.

 https://alis.uniba.sk:8444/search/query?term_1=APVV-16-0216&theme=EPC  

" VEGA 1/0782/19 (2019-2021) , Štúdium plazmochemických procesov pri príprave anorganických nanovlákien metódou plazmou asistovanej kalcinácie, spoluriešiteľ 

The study of plasma-chemical processes in the preparation of inorganic nanofibers by method of plasma assisted calcination, co-investigator

The aim of the project is study of plasma assisted calcination (PAC) in the preparation of inorganic nanofibers. The PAC of metal-organic fibers with the use of low-temperature plasma appears to be a prospective alternative to conventional thermal calcination. Thermal calcination is a high temperature (~100°C) long-term (several hours) process for removing of the polymer matrix and oxidation of precursor from polymer/precursor fibers to form inorganic nanofibres. Low-temperature non-equilibrium plasma is a chemically active environment, and with the use of a working gas with high oxidation potential, it is possible to produce ceramic nanofibers in significantly shorter time at lower temperature.

https://alis.uniba.sk:8444/search/query?term_1=vega+1/0782/19&theme=EPC

VEGA 1/0811/21 (2021-2023), Ochranné hydrofóbne vrstvy pripravené metódou plazmovej polymerizácie pri atmosférickom tlaku, spoluriešiteľ

 Protective hydrophobic coatings fabricated by plasma polymerization at atmospheric pressure, co-investigator

Hydrophobic surfaces are used in many applications due to their self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, and anti-icing properties. They can be formed using hydrophobic coatings in a number of ways, including the use of low-temperature plasma, which is an environmentally and cost-effective alternative to conventional chemical methods. In recent years, attention has been paid mainly to plasma technologies at atmospheric pressure, due to their simpler technical design and lower financial demands compared to low-pressure plasma. The project aims to study the preparation of hydrophobic or superhydrophobic layers on various surfaces by plasma polymerization at atmospheric pressure. Research will focus to clarify the plasma-chemical processes affecting the plasma polymerization process and a deeper understanding of the physico-chemical mechanisms responsible for the formation of a layer with optimal hydrophobic properties.

https://alis.uniba.sk:8444/search/query?term_1=VEGA+1/0811/21&theme=EPC 

APVV-21-0147 (2022-2026) Advanced plasma technologies applicable in agriculture for surface treatment of seeds and dried fruits

Principal investigator

Low-temperature plasma (LTP) generated at atmospheric pressure in air has been already successfully used for inline surface treatment of textiles, glass, wood, synthetic polymers, and natural organic materials. Due to the highly reactive environment, the plasma is also applied in biological decontamination and sterilization of surfaces, in medicine and agriculture. The effects of plasma treatment on plant seeds lead to an increase in germination, acceleration of growth dynamics and plant vitality, as well as a decrease, or elimination of undesirable pathogenic

microorganisms on the seed surface.

The aim of the project is to study atmospheric pressure LTP generated by different types of plasma sources relevant for application in agriculture to various types of plant models. The research is focused on evaluating the overall effects of LTP on seeds and dried fruits. The effects of plasma will be investigated on changes in the physicochemical properties on the seed surface, on the growth, physiological, biochemical, molecular-biological and anatomical aspects of plants after plasma treatment of seeds, and the potential genotoxic or antigenotoxic effects. It also includes a study of the plasma effects on plant resistance and the initiation of an adaptive response

to environmental stressors (heavy metals, salinity, etc.), which is currently a highly current issue in the adaptation of agriculture to climate changes and environmental pollution. One of the goals of the presented project is to verify the effectiveness of the proposed prototype device based on Diffuse Coplanar Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge in an industrially relevant environment to improve germination parameters, for which chemical treatment (seed dressing) is standard. This method represents a promising economically and ecologically advantageous technology for the treatment of plant seeds intended for sowing, germination, storage and consumption.