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CombiSonoPlasma®: Wastewater Treatment and Hydrogen Producing Method
On September 22, 2025, the Research and Innovation Centre Pro-Akademia had the honor of welcoming Dr. Najah Al-Mhanna from the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech). This visit marked the celebration of the successful completion of the WASTE4H2 bilateral project, developed in close cooperation between research teams from Poland and Oman.
The WASTE4H2 project focused on the development and pilot implementation of an innovative ultrasound-assisted plasma electrolysis process, now recognized under the name CombiSonoPlasma®. This process, powered by hybrid photovoltaic solar collectors, enables the simultaneous purification of high-salinity wastewater and hydrogen production. The technology was tested on actual produced water from oil extraction operations in Oman.
The project was funded by the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) and GUtech under the INNOGLOBO program. During the visit, project participants had the opportunity to discuss the technical results achieved and planned scientific publications. The meeting also provided an opportunity to explore possibilities for broadening international cooperation and involving industry, considering potential partnerships with companies such as British Petroleum (BP) and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
This visit underscores RIC Pro-Akademia’s commitment to international research partnerships that contribute to the development of sustainable technologies. For those interested in details about the WASTE4H2 project, more information can be found on the project website: WASTE4H2