Publications by authors named "Cihao Wang"
Article Synopsis
- Glucocorticoids (GCs) like Hydrocortisone and Betamethasone are a concern due to environmental contamination and their use in COVID-19 treatments.
- A novel treatment system known as the Paralleling and bubbling corona discharge reactor (PBCD), combined with iron-loaded activated-carbon fiber (Fe-ACF), was developed to effectively degrade these GCs.
- The study found that the PBCD system significantly reduces GCs in wastewater, sterilizes effectively, and alters the physical properties of the treatment materials, leading to enhanced degradation through identified reactive species.
Effect of Dielectric Barrier Discharge Cold Plasma on Pea Seed Growth.
J Agric Food Chem
October 2019
Article Synopsis
- Traditional seed pretreatment methods often lead to secondary pollution from chemicals; this study explores the use of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) cold plasma as a cleaner alternative.
- The research compared the effects of plasma-activated tap water (PATW) and plasma-activated seeds (PAS) on seed germination and growth metrics, finding over a 50% improvement in these parameters compared to controls.
- The study emphasizes that PATW and PAS are cost-effective and environmentally friendly options for enhancing agricultural productivity, as they do not involve chemical additives.