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Title: Plasma-based water purification: Challenges and prospects for the future

Journal Article · · Physics of Plasmas
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4977921· OSTI ID:1465690
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  1. Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)

Freshwater scarcity derived from seasonal weather variations, climate change, and over-development has led to serious consideration for water reuse. Water reuse involves the direct processing of wastewater for either indirect or directly potable water reuse.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0001939
OSTI ID:
1465690
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1348034
Journal Information:
Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 24, Issue 5; ISSN 1070-664X
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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Cited by: 232 works
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