Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Hydrocarbon chains produced as byproduct of natural gas extraction and petrochemical processing can be valorised into syngas/H2 and oxygenated fuels in a modular fashion through electrified modular plasma reactors. A plethora of configurations is available for light hydrocarbons reforming, with cold plasma assemblies emerging as the favourite option for both gas-phase and biphasic gas/liquid set-ups. Accurate control of dehydrogenation or partial oxidation reactions is provided by the implementation of a catalyst or through microreactor technology. On the contrary, warm plasma reactors are more suitable for reforming of gasoline/diesel chains, promoting higher throughput of H2 per energy input. This reaction route does not necessarily require the deployment of a catalyst, hence making these systems more suitable for modular, decentralized processes. Online diagnostic techniques shed light on the reaction mechanism, where solid carbon deposits embody a low-value byproduct.
Authors: Fabio Cameli, Georgios D. Stefanidis
Institutions: National Technical University of Athens, Ghent University
Language: English
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,790
Awards: G2774737340, G2975900969, G4171070408
OpenAlex ID: W4407149267