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Author |
Neyts, E.C.; Ostrikov, K.K.; Sunkara, M.K.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Plasma Catalysis: Synergistic Effects at the Nanoscale |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Chemical reviews |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Rev |
Volume |
115 |
Issue |
115 |
Pages |
13408-13446 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
Thermal-catalytic gas processing is integral to many current industrial processes. Ever-increasing demands on conversion and energy efficiencies are a strong driving force for the development of alternative approaches. Similarly, synthesis of several functional materials (such as nanowires and nanotubes) demands special processing conditions. Plasma catalysis provides such an alternative, where the catalytic process is complemented by the use of plasmas that activate the source gas. This combination is often observed to result in a synergy between plasma and catalyst. This Review introduces the current state-of-the-art in plasma catalysis, including numerous examples where plasma catalysis has demonstrated its benefits or shows future potential, including CO2 conversion, hydrocarbon reforming, synthesis of nanomaterials, ammonia production, and abatement of toxic waste gases. The underlying mechanisms governing these applications, as resulting from the interaction between the plasma and the catalyst, render the process highly complex, and little is known about the factors leading to the often-observed synergy. This Review critically examines the catalytic mechanisms relevant to each specific application. |
Address |
Department of Chemistry, Research Group PLASMANT, Universiteit Antwerpen , Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium |
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Language |
English |
Wos |
000367563000006 |
Publication Date |
2015-11-30 |
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ISSN |
0009-2665 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
47.928 |
Times cited |
204 |
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Notes |
ECN and AB gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Fund of Scientific Research Flanders (FWO), Belgium, Grant Number G.0217.14N. KO acknowledges partial support by the Australian Research Council and CSIRO’s OCE Science Leaders Program. MKS acknowledges partial support from US National Science Foundation through grants DMS 1125909 and EPSCoR 1355448 and also PhD students Babajide Ajayi, Apolo Nambo and Maria Carreon for their help. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 47.928; 2015 IF: 46.568 |
Call Number |
c:irua:130001 |
Serial |
3993 |
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