Plasma Technology: An Emerging Technology for Energy Storage

被引:483
作者
Bogaerts, Annemie [1 ]
Neyts, Erik C. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Antwerp, Dept Chem, Res Grp PLASMANT, Univ Pl 1, BE-2610 Antwerp, Belgium
关键词
DIELECTRIC-BARRIER-DISCHARGE; GLIDING ARC PLASMA; CARBON-DIOXIDE; NITROGEN-FIXATION; AMMONIA-SYNTHESIS; MICROWAVE PLASMA; CO2; CONVERSION; REACTOR; CATALYST; EFFICIENCY;
D O I
10.1021/acsenergylett.8b00184
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Plasma technology is gaining increasing interest for gas conversion applications, such as CO2 conversion into value-added chemicals or renewable fuels, and N-2 fixation from the air, to be used for the production of small building blocks for, e.g., mineral fertilizers. Plasma is generated by electric power and can easily be switched on/off, making it, in principle, suitable for using intermittent renewable electricity. In this Perspective article, we explain why plasma might be promising for this application. We briefly present the most common types of plasma reactors with their characteristic features, illustrating why some plasma types exhibit better energy efficiency than others. We also highlight current research in the fields of CO2 conversion (including the combined conversion of CO2 with CH4, H2O, or H-2) as well as N-2 fixation (for NH3 or NOx synthesis). Finally, we discuss the major limitations and steps to be taken for further improvement.
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页码:1013 / 1027
页数:29
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