Plasma Catalysis: Synergistic Effects at the Nanoscale
University of Antwerp · Queensland University of Technology · +1 more institution
Abstract
Thermal-catalytic gas processing is integral to many current industrial processes. Ever-increasing demands on conversion and energy efficiencies are a strong driving force for the development of alternative approaches. Similarly, synthesis of several functional materials (such as nanowires and nanotubes) demands special processing conditions. Plasma catalysis provides such an alternative, where the catalytic process is complemented by the use of plasmas that activate the source gas. This combination is often observed to result in a synergy between plasma and catalyst. This Review introduces the current state-of-the-art in plasma catalysis, including numerous examples where plasma catalysis has demonstrated its…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 37.71
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 265
Authors
4Topics & keywords
- Chemistry
- Catalysis
- Nanotechnology
- Plasma
- Biochemical engineering
- Process (computing)
- Nanomaterials
- Nanoscopic scale
Funding
- NSNational Science FoundationAwards: 1125909, EPSCoR 1355448, DMS 1125909
- CSCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
- FWFonds Wetenschappelijk OnderzoekAward: G.0217.14N
- VRVlaamse regering
- DFDirectorate for Mathematical and Physical SciencesAward: 1125909
- ARAustralian Research Council
- OOOffice of Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research