NASA Awards AAPlasma a Phase 1 SBIR

We are proud to announce our team's breakthrough research achievements in plasma-based disinfection and sanitation efforts, culminating in a Phase 1 SBIR award from NASA.

Our team will develop and validate a Modular Plasma-Activated Fog System (MPAFS) to advance planetary protection and contamination control measures. This system leverages non-equilibrium plasma-activated fog to disinfect surfaces and equipment efficiently, addressing the significant challenges of spacecraft cleaning and in-situ decontamination. The project aims to mitigate undesired microbial, particulate, and molecular contamination, which is crucial for ensuring the integrity of NASA missions and compliance with planetary protection requirements. Phase I of this SBIR will support the prototype development of this innovative technology. Once fully developed by the conclusion of Phase II, the MPAFS promises to offer a versatile solution for decontamination, capable of being adapted to various applications and settings, thereby catering to both space and terrestrial needs. This technology, having demonstrated efficacy in reducing pathogens significantly without causing damage to sensitive equipment, stands to benefit multiple sectors by providing an effective, low-resource consumption method for preventing cross-contamination between sample collections during spacecraft missions.

This project is a partnership between AAPlasma and the Radicle Development Center, a Malvern, PA-based design & build engineering services provider. Radicle has a history of supporting the scale up of emerging hardware solutions in a variety of domains and recently was recognized by the DOE for its excellence in maturing physical prototypes.

Any questions about this technology, partnership or collaboration requests, or any other concerns should be directed to Dr. Greg Fridman (greg@aaplasma.com).