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| Author |
Vervloessem, E.; Aghaei, M.; Jardali, F.; Hafezkhiabani, N.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Plasma-Based N2Fixation into NOx: Insights from Modeling toward Optimum Yields and Energy Costs in a Gliding Arc Plasmatron |
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A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2020 |
Publication |
Acs Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Sustain Chem Eng |
| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
26 |
Pages |
9711-9720 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
Plasma technology provides a sustainable, fossil-free method for N2 fixation, i.e., the conversion of inert atmospheric N2 into valuable substances, such as NOx or ammonia. In this work, we present a novel gliding arc plasmatron at atmospheric pressure for NOx production at different N2/O2 gas feed ratios, offering a promising NOx yield of 1.5% with an energy cost of 3.6 MJ/mol NOx produced. To explain the underlying mechanisms, we present a chemical kinetics model, validated by experiments, which provides insight into the NOx formation pathways and into the ambivalent role of the vibrational kinetics. This allows us to pinpoint the factors limiting the yield and energy cost, which can help to further improve the process. |
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000548456600013 |
Publication Date |
2020-07-06 |
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| ISSN |
2168-0485 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.4 |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
Herculesstichting; Universiteit Antwerpen; Vlaamse regering; H2020 European Research Council, 810182 ; N2 Applied; Excellence of Science FWO – FNRS project, 30505023 GoF9618n ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4; 2020 IF: 5.951 |
| Call Number |
PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:170138 |
Serial |
6392 |
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