@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9998161, title = {BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene) Degradation by Cold Plasma}, author = {Anelise Leal Vieira Cubas and Marina de Medeiros Machado and MarĂlia de Medeiros Machado }, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The volatile organic compounds - BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene) petroleum derivatives, have high rates of toxicity, which may carry consequences for human health, biota and environment. In this directon, this paper proposes a method of treatment of these compounds by using corona discharge plasma technology. The efficiency of the method was tested by analyzing samples of BTEX after going through a plasma reactor by gas chromatography method. The results show that the optimal residence time of the sample in the reactor was 8 minutes. }, journal = {International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering}, volume = {8}, number = {5}, year = {2014}, pages = {415 - 417}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9998161}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/89}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 89, 2014}, }