InnovaTek's Air Plasma Decontaminator uses a high voltage discharge to decontaminate surfaces in a matter of seconds. It was designed to be portable and effective against a wide range of chemical and biological contaminants such as anthrax. This technology is safe and easy to use. For some applications, hand held systems requiring no logistical support will be available.

Hand-Held Decontamination
The product shown (left) is a small, hand-held unit with a self-contained battery similar to those used in camcorders. It turns on instantly when triggered and efficiently produces enough plasma to fully decontaminate any surface where irregularities or crevices are less than two inches deep. The plasma intensity is fully functional but requires a slow sweep speed.

A larger product, similar in design, connects to an automotive battery or generator in a separate case. It has a longer plasma slot which produces a much larger plasma volume with a higher exit velocity. It will decontaminate in less time than the smaller unit and will also handle deeper folds or crevices.

Markets
The technology was developed under a contract with the Defense Department for battlefield destruction of chemical and biological agents. However, our products are also being developed for a range of commercial applications, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, food safety, and emergency response decontamination needs.

Our development effort includes the following products:

• Self-sterilizing portable air filtration system
• Poultry and meat processing sterilization
• Portable decontamination system for sensitive electronics
• Portable decontamination system for plastic and metal surfaces.

Status
This technology is currently under development at InnovaTek.

Publication

• Moeller, Trevor M., Michael L. Alexander, Mark H. Engelhard, Daniel J. Gaspar, Maria L. Luna, and Patricia M. Irving. Surface Decontimination of Simulated Chemical Warfare Agents. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, VOL. 30, NO. 4, August 2002. p 1454-1459.