Vortex reactor and method of using it

A vortex reactor, comprising:

• a reaction chamber having a substantially cylindrical shaped wall and first and second ends, wherein said substantially cylindrical shaped wall is in electric communication with the first end, said wall and first end together forming a first charged electrode;
• a circumferential flow apparatus fluidly connected to the reaction chamber for creating a circumferential fluid flow;
• a second charged electrode either comprising or proximate to the second end;
• and
• an outlet for releasing said circumferential fluid flow through the second end;
• said reactor configured to provide a reverse vortex flow pattern in the reaction chamber.