Hydrogen Production from Methanol Decomposition in a Gliding Arc Discharge Plasma with High Processing Capacity

Herein, we report a simple and efficient method of hydrogen production from methanol decomposition using a gliding arc discharge (GAD) plasma. A maximum methanol conversion of 87.1% can be achieved. Results have shown that, the GAD plasma process can provide a processing capacity, H-2 production rate, and energy yields of several orders of magnitude higher than other typical nonthermal plasmas, offering a promising and flexible route for industrial applications.