Magnetic Field Enhanced CO2 Decomposition in a Non-Thermal Plasma

In this paper, experimental results on magnetic field assisted enhancement of CO2 decomposition into CO and O in a non-thermal plasma is presented. The effect of perpendicular and axial magnetic fields on the CO2 breakdown and CO2 decomposition are studied. Paschen curves are plotted to study gas breakdown while optical emission spectroscopy and gas sensors are used to detect CO2 decomposition. Application of a perpendicular magnetic field increases the breakdown voltage and decreases the CO2 decomposition, while an axial magnetic field reduces the breakdown voltage and increases CO2 decomposition. This improvement in the CO2 decomposition by the application of axial magnetic field can have positive implications in various fields of research on CO2 decomposition.