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Recent Advances in Plasma Electrochemistry for Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water Gang Li (34549) Ronald D. White (25144924) Gregory J. Boyle (25144927) Mohan V. Jacob (1534852) Yang Liu (4829) Biochemistry Microbiology Biotechnology Ecology Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified Inorganic Chemistry Infectious Diseases various reactor configurations review summarizes advancements pose significant threats personal care products past three years hydrated electrons (< human health due various reactive species reactive nitrogen species produce reactive species underlying degradation mechanisms significant challenges remain pfas ), pharmaceuticals applying plasma electrochemistry water emerging contaminants ppcps ), pesticides reactive species emerging contaminants ros ), rns ), removing pfas plasma electrochemistry urgent need sustainable treatment recently emerged recent advances rapid growth promising technology polyfluoroalkyl substances plasma generation liquid interface including per high toxicity generating plasma e </ detailed discussion bioaccumulative nature aqueous environments aquatic environments >< sub Emerging contaminants (ECs) in aquatic environments, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), pesticides, and microplastics, pose significant threats to ecosystems and human health due to their bioaccumulative nature, persistence, and high toxicity. Plasma electrochemistry has recently emerged as a promising technology for degrading ECs in aqueous environments. By generating plasma in contact with water, this method induces chemical reactions that produce reactive species in situ, such as hydrated electrons (<i>e</i>_aq^–), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and reactive nitrogen species (RNS), which facilitate the degradation of ECs. However, significant challenges remain, such as understanding the formation and functionality of various reactive species at the plasma-liquid interface. This review summarizes advancements over the past three years in applying plasma electrochemistry for removing PFAS, PPCPs, pesticides, and microplastics from water, reflecting the rapid growth of research in response to the urgent need for more effective and sustainable treatment of ECs. It provides a detailed discussion of the roles of reactive species, plasma generation in various reactor configurations, and the underlying degradation mechanisms. Additionally, the challenges and prospects of plasma electrochemistry for ECs treatment are outlined. 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z Text Journal contribution 10.1021/acsestwater.5c01334.s001 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Recent_Advances_in_Plasma_Electrochemistry_for_Removal_of_Emerging_Contaminants_from_Water/34034119 CC BY-NC 4.0