Hazardous and emerging contaminants removal from water by plasma-based treatment: A review of recent advances

Ahmed Yusuf, Hussein Kehinde Amusa, Jamiu Olanrewaju Eniola, Adewale Giwa, Oluwadamilola Pikuda, Abdallah Dindi, Muhammad Roil Bilad

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    Abstract

    The opportunities, challenges, and future trends of the application of non-thermal plasma (NTP) technology in water purification is critically reviewed. Different plasma methods were introduced and discussed, then we zeroed in on NTP (a direct discharge plasma) because of its low energy requirement. Recent and major strategies for the application of NTP in water treatment were then presented and discussed. The main opportunities and challenges faced in the application of NTP for water purification were analyzed and discussed. Finally, the future trend in the application of NTP in water treatment was projected, and a possible future direction of research in water treatment was proposed. While NTP has gained massive attention for water purification, there is still room for improvement in terms of leveraging its synergy with advanced water treatment technologies like catalysis, membrane filtration, and biological degradation. These findings presented herein lay the foundation for future improvements that can be implemented in the application of NTP in water treatment.

    Original languageBritish English
    Article number100443
    JournalChemical Engineering Journal Advances
    Volume14
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 15 May 2023

    Keywords

    • Material functionalization
    • Nanoplasmons
    • Non-thermal plasma
    • Plasma catalysis
    • Water treatment

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