Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Approach for Bio-Oils Chemical Detoxification: An Advanced Technology on Industrial Application

摘要

Plasma technology has been widely used for many industrial applications, including materials processing and liquid treatment. One of advantages on using plasma based technology is eco-friendly approach in which there is no by product left after processing. In this work, Jatropha curcasLinn stock was targeted as it can potentially be used as fuel and food source. However, its utilization as a food source is limited by the presence of natural carcinogenic compounds, Phorbol Esters (PE). The application of plasma to detoxify PE content by attacking its chemical bonds withozone molecules was investigated. It was shown, using synthetic PE samples, that significant reduction of PE can be achieved in less than 30 minutes with ozone plasma driven process. It is expected that this result will contribute to the wider application of plasma technology, particularlyin the food sector.