Non-Thermal Plasma for Microplastic Degradation
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Presentation Date
2025
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Research Project
Project title: CUPOLA - Carbon-neutral pathways of recycling marine plastic waste
ID: 101086071
Institution: Komisja Europejska
Program: HORIZON TMA MSCA Staff Exchanges (HORIZON-MSCA-2021-SE-01)
Description
Konferencja: Emerald Isle Conference on Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 9-11 April 2025, Belfast, Northen Ireland, UK.
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Abstract
This study investigates the potential of non-thermal plasma (NTP) for degrading marine microplastics, specifically polystyrene (PS) and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Experiments were conducted with and without Fe?O? as a Fenton catalyst to enhance degradation. Spectroscopic analyses showed no significant chemical changes to the microplastics after plasma exposure, regardless of catalyst presence. The results suggest that limitations such as short lifetimes of reactive species and insufficient contact with microplastic particles hinder effective degradation under the tested conditions.