Atmospheric Microplasma Treatment Based on Magnetically Controlled Fe–Al Dynamic Platform for Organic and Biomaterials Surface Modification
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The authors has written the manuscript in a lucid manner
1) is it possible to calculate surface tension using contact angle method
2) If the gap is increased to 20mm what is the nature of protocol as shown in Fig 4
3) What is the effect of wetability and absorption under plasma treatment
The useage of microplasma in coating technology is quiet interesting work
The authors has written the manuscript in a lucid manner
1) is it possible to calculate surface tension using contact angle method
2) If the gap is increased to 20mm what is the nature of protocol as shown in Fig 4
3) What is the effect of wetability and absorption under plasma treatment
The useage of microplasma in coating technology is quiet interesting work
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Reviewer 2 Report
Line 70. Please give the seed size (diameter) in mm or cm. Is the seed size/diameter influence the NTPFM for treated and untreated seeds.
Line 74. Please describe what is NTPFM in word.
Line 251 and 252. Baidanov et al. [10] and Li et al. [12] should ne combined into one sentence.
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Reviewer 3 Report
Dear Authors,
The manuscript coatings-2515416-peer-review-v1, entitled ‘Atmospheric microplasma treatment based on magnetically controlled Fe–Al dynamic platform for organic and biomaterials surface modification’ presents the possibility exploiting the physical effect of electron emission for thermionic source in combination with magnetically controlled Fe–Al dynamic platform to assist electrical discharge we generated atmospheric microplasma.
The scientists used the following techniques for characterizing the plasma source: scanning electron microscopy (SEM), apparent contact angle (ACA), optical emission spectroscopy (OES), and fundamental electrical diagnostics.
The authors could also benefit from the knowledge and information presented in the works https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11162181, https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12010208 or https://rjp.nipne.ro/2018_63_7-8/ RomJPhys.63.905.pdf, which could be added to the list of references related to the types of plasma sources used either in the stimulation of seed germination or the antifungal treatment of seeds.
The manuscript's general text is well-written, with clear explanations and descriptive details.
The figures are clearly organized and provide the necessary details, which are then provided in the text.
However, the writers should include details about specific electrical, optical, and thermal plasma properties. I also make reference to the data that is required for:
- total charge accumulated per pulse;
- electrical energy dissipated per pulse;
- average power per pulse;
- an optical emission spectrum of the plasma from which excited and reactive species can be observed (referred to in the text of the manuscript);
- respectively the determination / estimation of some characteristic temperatures (vibration, rotation, excitation) of the plasma;
- respectively the possibility of a thermal image (infrared photo).
In order to better appreciate the fact that the electric discharge happens between the two electrodes (wire type, as seen in the photo) on page 5, figure 4 b, a larger image would be preferred. A graph with better-visible voltage and current traces and perhaps an overlap of the power trace would be more persuasive than figure 4c.
Although the conclusions are well-structured, they are also fairly brief and might use some expansion.
I propose this manuscript should be considered for publication in BIOENGINEERING after meeting these suggestions.
Recommendation: MINOR Revision.
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