Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are persistent organic chemicals found in numerous industrial applications and everyday products. The excessive amounts of PFASs in water and soil, together with their link to severe health issues, have prompted substantial public concerns, making their removal from the environment a necessity. Existing degradation techniques are frequently lacking due to their low efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and potential for secondary contamination. Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) technology has emerged as a promising alternative, utilizing energized reactive species to break down PFASs under ambient conditions. Therefore, this review examines the efficacy and effectiveness of CAP in degrading PFASs by reviewing various CAP setups and examining the key factors involved. This review also aims to further the development of CAP as a viable solution for PFAS degradation by addressing outstanding challenges and future directions in soil and water treatment.

Department(s)

Biological Sciences

Second Department

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Third Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Publication Status

Open Access

Comments

Dublin Arts Council, Grant W911NF-22-2-0183

Keywords and Phrases

CAP; Cold Atmospheric Plasma; Defluorination; Degradation; Efficacy; Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance; PFAS; Reactive species; Soil treatment; Water treatment

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

2694-2445

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

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© 2025 American Chemical Society, All rights reserved.

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Publication Date

26 Mar 2025

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