Non-thermal plasma for elimination of pesticide residues in mango

This study demonstrates the potential application of non-thermal plasma (NTP) as a way to eliminate pesticide residues and on quality changes in mango. A varied flow rate of Ar gas and time dependent degradation of chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin were studied for NTP treatments produced using a gliding arc (GA) discharge. Our results have proved that the GA discharge NTP has the potential to be an effective method to ensure chemical safety not only for mangoes, but also for other types of postharvest produce. This system can be adapted for the industrial up-scale.