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Chemical reactor for converting a first material into a second material

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OSTI ID:1079456

A chemical reactor and method for converting a first material into a second material is disclosed and wherein the chemical reactor is provided with a feed stream of a first material which is to be converted into a second material; and wherein the first material is combusted in the chemical reactor to produce a combustion flame, and a resulting gas; and an electrical arc is provided which is passed through or superimposed upon the combustion flame and the resulting gas to facilitate the production of the second material.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
Patent Number(s):
8,287,814
Application Number:
12/028,550
OSTI ID:
1079456
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

Synthesis of GaN–carbon composite nanotubes and GaN nanorods by arc discharge in nitrogen atmosphere journal January 2000