A review of cold plasma for catalyst synthesis and modification

Abstract

Cold plasma has been extensively studied and developed in the field of energy storage and conversion, with a focus on its ability to assist in catalyst synthesis, surface modification, the introduction of heteroatoms, the generation of defects and vacancies, the improvement of catalyst dispersion, and the reduction of particle size. In contrast to conventional calcination and chemical methods, the energy from cold plasma can be transferred directly to the catalyst and carrier during the treatment process, which can improve the interaction between the loaded catalyst and carrier by changing the internal structure and surface morphology of the catalyst. Therefore, these properties make cold plasma quite green, safe, and efficient for catalyst synthesis and modification. In this paper, the characteristics and applications of various cold plasma technologies, as well as the synergistic treatment of cold plasma technology with thermodynamic principles on catalysts, are analyzed. Based on current research progress, this paper provides a summary and outlook on the synthesis and modification of catalysts using cold plasma.

Editorial for Clean Energy Science and Technology (Volume 2, Issue 1)

“…Their discoveries have the potential to accelerate the generation of more sources of clean energy, as well as to effectively combine hydrogen power and electricity in a mutually transformative process [2]. Tian et al [3] stated that a great deal of research and development has gone into cold plasma in the area of energy conversion and storage. They reviewed the synthesis and modification of catalysts using cold plasma, as well as an analysis of the features and uses of various cold plasma technologies and the synergistic treatment of cold plasma technology with thermodynamic principles on catalysts [3].…”

“…Tian et al [3] stated that a great deal of research and development has gone into cold plasma in the area of energy conversion and storage. They reviewed the synthesis and modification of catalysts using cold plasma, as well as an analysis of the features and uses of various cold plasma technologies and the synergistic treatment of cold plasma technology with thermodynamic principles on catalysts [3].…”