Mechanistic elucidation of aflatoxin B1 degradation in corn and peanuts via nonthermal plasma: Reactive species and kinetic insights

Key Points

• Aflatoxin B1 degradation increases significantly in both corn and peanuts with nonthermal plasma treatment.
• The treatment leads to the formation of various reactive species, enhancing the degradation process.
• Analysis focuses on kinetic insights derived from reactive species during degradation under controlled conditions.
• The findings suggest potential applications for improving food safety through plasma technology.