Our interdisciplinary research explores plasma technology as a powerful tool for sustainable waste management, resource recovery, and environmental remediation. Using atmospheric pressure plasma systems, we convert diverse waste streams—including biomass, plastics, medical waste, and e-waste—into valuable materials and clean energy products, supporting circular economy principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 6, 7, 12, and 13).
      We have demonstrated efficient removal of hazardous substances such as heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), production of hydrogen-rich gases from plastic waste, recovery of valuable metals from e-waste and fly ash, and conversion of biowaste into biochar with useful gaseous by-products. Long-term studies on methane reforming achieved hydrogen yields up to 95.2%, confirming plasma as a highly effective pathway for clean energy generation and waste valorization.
      Beyond resource recovery, our work also addresses environmental detoxification. Plasma treatment has achieved up to 99.73% removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in contaminated soils with low energy consumption while improving soil quality. Ongoing projects target emerging pollutants such as PFAS in water, aiming to support future regulatory frameworks and sustainable remediation technologies.
      Highlights of our work:
      • Conversion of waste biomass and plastics into valuable fuels and materials
      • Hydrogen production efficiency up to 95.2%
      • Recovery of metals from e-waste and industrial residues
      • Up to 99.73% removal of PAHs in contaminated soils
      • Emerging solutions for PFAS remediation in water
     Our plasma research provides innovative, energy-efficient solutions for transforming waste into resources while mitigating environmental pollution.