This project aims to develop a sustainable system for recovering irrigation water and valuable nutrients from nontraditional water sources like brackish and agricultural drainage waters using an innovative micro-plasma-assisted water treatment process coupled with integrated nanofiltration systems. The project also aims to assess the feasibility of other downstream water treatment and desalination processes for water sources with elevated levels of total dissolved solids. The ultimate goal is to develop a proof-of-concept smart water pre-treatment system using connected and real-time water quality monitoring, nanofiltration membranes, micro-plasma, and AI machines for controlled environment agriculture applications.
Development of a smart water pre-treatment system for controlled environment agriculture using micro-plasma and AI machines
