Avoiding solid carbon deposition in plasma-based dry reforming of methane

Abstract

Our work demonstrates that solid carbon-free conversion of green-house gases into value-added compounds is possible by changing the gas flow configuration in a microwave plasma, making significant strides in green chemistry.

Effect of O2 on Plasma-Based Dry Reforming of Methane: Revealing the Optimal Gas Composition via Experiments and Modeling of an Atmospheric Pressure Glow Discharge

“…Furthermore, Biondo et al studied the effect of the flow dynamics on the formation and destruction of carbon deposits in plasma . It is clear from their research that the physical expulsion of carbon deposits highly depends on the core-periphery transport of the gas.…”

“…Furthermore, Biondo et al studied the effect of the flow dynamics on the formation and destruction of carbon deposits in plasma. 30 It is clear from their research that the physical expulsion of carbon deposits highly depends on the coreperiphery transport of the gas. As seen in Figure 1, a vortex flow is present in our APGD, which in turn will result in the removal of some carbon deposits due to physical expulsion.…”