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Title: Microwave Plasma-Enhanced and Microwave Heated Chemical Reactions

Journal Article · · Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing
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  1. West Virginia Univ., Morgantown, WV (United States); West Virginia University
  2. West Virginia Univ., Morgantown, WV (United States)

Microwave plasma technology is revolutionizing reaction engineering fields such as methane dry reforming, chemical synthesis, biomass conversion, and waste treatment. Microwave generated plasma offers sustainable, cleaner and efficient operations compared to conventional methods. Microwave plasma reactions are more efficient when integrated with catalysts. In this article, a thorough categorization and comparison of microwave plasma-assisted catalytic reactions are presented, while highlighting their contribution to an energy efficient and sustainable future in chemical processing. An introduction on commercial applications of microwave plasma technology is also presented to emphasize its advantages in modern industries. Microwave irradiation can be used as a source of heat or plasma. The addition of heterogeneous catalyst to either microwave heated or microwave enhanced plasma systems can lead to complex pathways in reaction systems. Here, a final section in this article is dedicated to comprehend this complexity in chemical reactions occurring in microwave heated and microwave plasma-enhanced catalytic systems.

Research Organization:
RAPID Manufacturing Institute, New York, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Advanced Manufacturing Office
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0007888
OSTI ID:
1642380
Journal Information:
Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, Journal Name: Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 40; ISSN 0272-4324
Publisher:
SpringerCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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