Review On Pollution Reduction From Textile Industry Wastewater By Non-Thermal Plasma Technology, And Its Impact On the Environment And Human

Abstract

Rapid industrialization and population growth intensify the global demand for clean water, particularly challenging in industries like textiles facing stringent water use permits. This review addresses the textile industry's significant water crisis, emphasizing the role of textile wastewater as a major environmental pollutant, laden with persistent chemicals and heavy metals. Conventional treatment methods, such as adsorption and coagulation, prove inefficient and environmentally hazardous. The review highlights the potential of nanomaterials for contamination removal. As a solution, Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP) technology emerges, demonstrating effectiveness in decontamination. Case studies illustrate NTP's success in achieving over 80% removal rates within short timeframes. Despite NTP's promise, challenges, including energy consumption, must be addressed. Thorough pollutant characterization using various analytical methods, such as UV–vis spectroscopy and chromatography, is crucial. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for further research to optimize NTP, making it a cost-effective and sustainable solution for textile wastewater treatment, safeguarding the environment and public health.