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IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/NMDC50713.2021.9677529
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Boron Nitride Nanotubes; Non-thermal Plasma; Ammonia Synthesis; Plasma Enhanced Catalysis
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- National Research Council of Canada
Nonthermal plasma-catalytic processes are being explored as an alternative to the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis, with a focus on achieving a more environmentally friendly and efficient production. Nanocatalysts, plasma excitation, and gas mixing are key components, with reaction kinetics serving as the coupling factor.
Nonthermal plasma-catalytic processes are being investigated as an alternative method to the energy-intensive and environmentally impactful Haber-Bosch (H-B) process for ammonia synthesis. Due to the large-scale production of this commodity chemical, the H-B process uses 1-2% of the world's energy, 3-5% of the world's refined natural gas and corresponding CO2 emissions. With the recent development of large-scale electrolysers for H-2 production powered by renewable electricity, the integration of a plasma process at scale may be the last step toward the all-electric and environment-friendly green ammonia synthesis. However, the most encouraging results are still an order of magnitude below the H-B process in terms of energy efficiency. Key to success are the nanocatalysts, the plasma excitation and gas mixing, with reaction kinetics as the coupling between these variables. Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) are a dielectric material with high chemical and thermal stability, and a unique affinity to ammonia. These properties make them interesting substrates for nanocatalysts. We report on the surface modification of BNNTs and the deposition of metal catalyst nanoparticles by two sequential plasma processing steps; plasma functionalization and pulsed laser ablation to produce BNNT-supported nanoparticle catalysts. We also report our additional findings on the morphology, activity, and stability of the produced catalysts.
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