This book introduces a new technology for environmental protection, namely plasma cleaning. It brings together technological advances in and research on plasma generators and their application in environmental science and engineering, including contaminated soil remediation, waste water degradation, metal recovery from waste solution, sterilization and polluted air remediation. The book provides a balanced and thorough treatment of the core principles, novel plasma reactors and diagnostics, and state-of-the-art environmental applications of plasma. As such, it represents a valuable reference guide for scientists, engineers and graduate students in the fields of environmental science and plasma physics.
Introduces the new plasma cleaning technology for environmental protection.
Summarizes the development of various systems for sterilization, air pollution control, solid waste and water treatment technologies.
Reviews the utilization of plasma for environmental engineering, including in contaminated soil remediation, wastewater degradation, metal recovery from waste solution, sterilization and polluted air remediation.
