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Plasma-Saline Water Interaction: A Systematic Review.

Tatiane Fonseca de Melo¹, Lucas Cabral Rocha¹, Rútilo Pereira Silva¹

¹Laboratorio de Plasma Aplicação na Agricultura, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Saúde e Meio Ambiente-Labplasma, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Mossoró 59625-900, Brazil.

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Summary

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) treatment of saline water produces reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). This interaction modifies water properties, showing promise for desalination technologies.

Keywords:

DBD PRISMA atmospheric plasma corona discharge saline water

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Area of Science:

Plasma physics
Water chemistry
Materials science

Background:

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) research is advancing due to diverse applications.
Plasma-liquid interactions are crucial but often overlook saline water's role.
Saline water influences reactions in many plasma-based applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the effects of CAP on saline water properties.
To analyze variables influencing CAP-saline water interactions.
To follow PRISMA guidelines for systematic review.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search across Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science.
Inclusion of 37 studies based on PRISMA guidelines.
Analysis of experimental results on CAP-saline water interactions.

Main Results:

CAP generates reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) in saline water.
Increased discharge voltage correlates with higher conductivity and lower pH.
Interaction area and electrode-solution distance are key influencing factors.
Localized salt evaporation and crystallization observed.

Conclusions:

CAP-saline water interaction is a promising field for technological development.
Potential applications include desalination and water property enhancement.
Understanding RONS production and physical changes is key.