The invention relates to a method for degrading antibiotics from aqueous solutions using cold atmospheric plasma generated in flow plasma brushes of the pm-rf-APGD or DBD type, as well as a dedicated plasma brush designed for this process.
The technology enables efficient degradation of single antibiotics and their mixtures, typical of municipal and industrial wastewater.
The flow-through design and multi-cone plasma system (4–5 plasma cones) enhance plasma–liquid interaction and increase degradation efficiency.
Cold atmospheric plasma allows the breakdown of a wide range of antibiotics (including fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, trimethoprim, chloramphenicols, and β-lactams) without the need for aggressive chemical reagents or high temperatures. The technology is environmentally friendly and offers an alternative to conventional wastewater treatment methods, helping to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Applications:
- Municipal and industrial wastewater treatment,
- Pharmaceutical and medical industries,
- Environmental engineering,
- Antibacterial and antimicrobial technologies
