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Nonthermal atmospheric pressure plasma jet: An energy-efficient route for mineralizing ciprofloxacin in water

IWRA 2023 Online Conference - Emerging Pollutants: Protecting Water Quality for the Health of People and the Environment
Theme 3: Emerging pollutants and wastewater
Author(s): Ms. Syed Arwa A. Balkhi, S.M. Allabakshi, P.S.N.S.R. Srikar, R.K. Gangwar, S.M. Maliyekkal

Ms. Syed Arwa A. Balkhi, S.M. Allabakshi, P.S.N.S.R. Srikar, R.K. Gangwar, S.M. Maliyekkal
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, India


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Abstract

Pharmaceutically active compounds (PACs), commonly referred as emerging contaminants (ECs), are detected in surface water because of untreated or partially treated domestic and industrial wastewater discharge. Ciprofloxacin (CP) is a commonly used PAC. Conventional treatment methods are generally ineffective in removing CP. So, there is a need for developing sustainable and efficient treatment technology for effectively removing such pollutants from water and wastewater.

This study aims the:

  • Development of an energy-efficient plasma jet reactor for the treatment of antibiotics in water
  • Optimization of operating parameters such as input voltage, plasma gasmedia, and gas flowrate for maximizing energy yield