About the project

     The project entitled “Reducing Environmental Footprint with Low Temperature Plasmas and Smart Technologies for Food, Agriculture, Medicine and Depollution”, coordinated by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Smart Technologies of Lublin University of Technology (KETT-PL), constitutes an interdisciplinary initiative integrating research and educational activities. Its primary objective is the development and integration of advanced plasma technologies—particularly non-thermal plasma—with intelligent technological solutions in order to create innovative, energy-efficient, and low-emission technologies applicable to agriculture, the food industry, medicine, and environmental protection.

     A significant area of research within the project concerns issues related to the design and optimization of plasma sources, high-voltage systems, pulsed power supply systems, advanced diagnostic instrumentation, sensors, as well as control and automation systems for plasma processes. In the field of agricultural applications, the research focuses, among others, on stimulating plant growth, improving seed quality, reducing the presence of pathogens, and decreasing the use of chemical plant protection agents. In the food industry sector, the project is oriented toward the application of plasma technologies for the decontamination of surfaces and food products, extension of food shelf life, and improvement of microbiological safety while simultaneously minimizing energy and resource consumption. In medical applications, the research includes the development of modern methods for the sterilization of medical instruments, therapies supporting wound healing processes, and the analysis of potential applications of plasma in anticancer therapies, where precise control of physical and bioelectrical processes plays a crucial role. In the context of environmental protection, plasma technologies are investigated for their potential use in the decontamination of water, soil, and air, as well as in the reduction of pollutant emissions, thereby contributing to the implementation of sustainable development principles and the reduction of the environmental footprint.

     The project is carried out by an international consortium composed of the coordinator—KETT-PL—and strategic Japanese partners: Kyushu University, Seikei University, Saga University, and Kanazawa Institute of Technology. Supporting partners involved in the implementation of the project include Maria Curie-Skłodowska University and the University of Life Sciences in Lublin. The adopted consortium structure promotes effective research collaboration, knowledge and experience exchange, and provides shared access to advanced research infrastructure used in studies on plasma generation and its applications.

     An important component of the project is also the development of human capital through the support of academic mobility, the implementation of short-term study visits and scientific internships, as well as the organization of joint conferences and workshops. These activities foster the internationalization of scientific research and education and facilitate the formation of interdisciplinary research teams. The collaboration among project partners addresses contemporary global challenges related to food security, public health, and environmental protection.