Sustainable Water and Waste Processing
Ozone
When plasma is generated, ozone is created. This process is similar to a lightning strike during a thunderstorm. Instead of lightning, we use a high-voltage current that passes through oxygen in a controlled chamber or cylinder. The ionization of oxygen (O2) splits the molecules into single oxygen atoms, which then recombine into ozone (O3). Ozone is unstable and more reactive than O2, allowing it to react with living tissue.
Clean water with Ozone
Ozone is an oxidant, meaning it reacts with other substances by accepting their electrons. A classic example is iron turning to rust. In water treatment, ozone is injected into fresh water, where it reacts with contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This method is chemical-free, highly effective, and fast. Ozone water treatment has been a proven technology since the early 1900s.
Exploring microplastics
Microplastics pose a serious threat to the environment and human health. Microplastics have been found in food, water, and even the human brain. Recent studies suggest that Atmospheric Cold Plasma (ACP) could produce highly reactive species capable of inducing physicochemical changes in plastic polymers. This means plasma could help degrade plastics in water, offering a different approach from current ozone treatment. While research is still ongoing, recent findings show promising results, indicating that cold plasma could help reduce microplastics in our water supply.