Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Process Industries

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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

AvVolker Hessel,Annemie Bogaerts,Gabriele Centi,Evgeny Rebrov,Nguyen Van Duc Long,UK) Hessel, Volker (Adelaide University, Australia; University of Warwick,Belgium) Bogaerts, Annemie (University of Antwerp,Italy) Centi, Gabriele (University of Messina,Netherlands) Rebrov, Evgeny (Eindhoven University of Technology,UK) Van Duc Long, Nguyen (Adelaide University, Australia; University of Warwick,Nguyen van Duc Long

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Enables readers to use plasma technology in the ammonia and NOx production process for greater efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability Bridging the gap between chemistry, physics, and engineering, Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Process Industries provides in-depth insights into plasma-assisted nitrogen fixation, plasma technology, plasma reactors, and ammonia and NOx production, covering fundamental principles, advanced topics, economic viability, and emerging trends. Real-world applications and case studies are included throughout to elucidate key concepts and help readers put theory into practice in order to increase efficiency, sustainability, and industrial resilience. Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Process Industries discusses: Reactor designs and industrial feasibility, including decentralized production to make nitrogen fixation accessible to remote areas and smaller-scale operationsThe Haber-Bosch process and its limitations and alternatives and plasma generation, ionization, and applicationsPlasma-assisted NOx synthesis with a focus on reaction pathways, energy efficiency, and the role of catalystsCutting-edge innovations such as microplasma technology, plasma-liquid interactions for nitrogen fixation, and plasma-electrochemistry for nitrate-to-ammonia conversionPlasma-based fertilizer applications and analytical methods in plasma diagnostics as a tool to enable innovation Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Process Industries is an essential reference on the subject for engineers, plant managers, and decision-makers seeking to optimize their ammonia and NOx manufacturing processes.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-01-28
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor480
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781394283019

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Nguyen Van Duc Long is a Senior Fellow in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide. Volker Hessel is a Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide. Annemie Bogaerts is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Antwerp. Gabriele Centi is a Professor at the University of Messina. Evgeny Rebrov is a Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick.

About the EditorsPrefaceChapter 1. Fundamentals of ammonia productionKevin Rouwenhorst, Leon Lefferts1.1. Introduction to nitrogen fixation1.2. The Haber-Bosch process1.3. Production pathways to ammonia1.4. Novel methods for ammonia synthesis1.5. Applications of ammonia1.6. ConclusionsChapter 2. Fundamentals of NOx productionFilippo Buttignol, Alberto Garbujo, Raffaele Ostuni, Michal Bialkowski and Pierdomenico Biasi2.1. Introduction2.2. The Ostwald process2.2.1. Catalytic oxidation of ammonia2.2.2. NO oxidation to NO22.2.3. Nitrogen oxides absorption and HNO3 production2.3. Type of processes2.3.1. Weak nitric acid2.3.2. Concentrated nitric acid2.4. Environmental protection and treatment of exhaust gases2.4.1. Control of NOx emissions2.4.2. Control of N2O emissions2.5. Future trends2.6. ConclusionsChapter 3. Introduction to plasma technologyAnthony B Murphy3.1. Fundamental concepts3.1.1. Types of plasma3.1.2. Scaling parameters3.2. Plasma generation3.3. Plasma chemistry3.3.1. Inelastic collisions between electrons and heavy particles3.3.2. Inelastic collisions between heavy particles3.3.3. Equilibrium in plasmas3.4. Plasma technology3.4.1. Low-pressure plasma applications3.4.2. Non-equilibrium atmospheric-pressure plasma applications3.4.3. Thermal plasma applications3.5. Role of plasma in ammonia and NOx synthesis3.6. ConclusionsChapter 4. Plasma reactorsEvgeny Rebrov4.1. Introduction4.2. Microwave & RF plasma4.2.1. Microwave plasma torch4.2.2. Surfaguide-type discharge4.2.3. RF plasma torch4.3. Spark and high-frequency pulsed discharges4.4. Gliding arc4.5. Propeller arc4.6. Glow discharge4.7. Dielectric barrier discharge4.7.1. Micro-DBD reactors4.7.2. DBD reactors for N2/water plasma4.8. Conclusions and outlookChapter 5. Plasma assisted ammonia synthesisRuiz-Martín M., Megías-Sánchez A., Marín-Meana S., Oliva-Ramírez M., González-Elipe A.R., Gómez-Ramírez A.5.1. Introduction5.2. Advanced plasma technologies for ammonia synthesis5.2.1. Ammonia synthesis reactions and plasma types5.2.2. Effects of plasma reactor operational conditions5.3. Plasma-catalysis of ammonia: seeking synergies to improving energy efficiency5.3.1. Plasma-catalysis: A brief introduction5.3.2. Barrier materials and catalysts in packed-bed plasma reactors for NH3 synthesis5.3.3. New paradigms in plasma catalysis for ammonia synthesis5.4. ConclusionsChapter 6. Plasma-assisted NOx synthesisTianyu Li, Haoxuan Jiang, Rusen Zhou, Jing Sun, Renwu Zhou6.1. Introduction6.2. The mechanism of plasma-assisted nitrogen oxidation6.3. Nitrogen oxidation achieved by different types of plasma6.4. Plasma-water-based nitrogen fixation6.5. Conclusion and outlookChapter 7. Ammonia synthesis with plasma catalysis: mechanismsKevin Rouwenhorst, Leon Lefferts7.1. Introduction7.2. Methods to study mechanisms in catalysis7.3. Experimental kinetics: from catalysis to plasma catalysis7.4. Beyond equilibrium and reverse reactions7.5. Effect of catalyst on plasma7.6. Kinetics of plasma-catalytic ammonia synthesis7.7. Mechanism of plasma-catalytic ammonia synthesis7.7.1. Dominant pathway: catalytic dissociation of excited N27.7.2. Dominant pathway: N2 dissociation in plasma7.7.3. Surface intermediate species7.7.4. Other mechanisms7.8. Energy efficiency7.9. ConclusionsChapter 8. Mechanisms of plasma-driven NOx synthesisWeitao Wang, Xin Tu8.1. Introduction8.2. NOx synthesis without a catalyst8.2.1. Plasma physics relevant to NOx formation8.2.2. Plasma chemistry and key reaction mechanisms8.2.3. Factors influencing reaction pathways8.2.4. Mechanistic insights from experimental studies8.3. Plasma-catalytic NOx synthesis8.4. Conclusion and outlookChapter 9. Environmental impact and sustainability aspects of plasma based nitrogen fixationNam Nghiep Tran, Nguyen Van Duc Long, Muhammad Yousaf Arshad, Jose Luis Osorio Tejada, Volker Hessel9.1. Introduction9.2. Environmental benefits of plasma-assisted nitrogen fixation9.2.1. Carbon footprint analysis9.2.2. Comparison with the Haber-Bosch process9.2.3. Energy efficiency and consumption9.2.4. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions9.2.5. Integration with renewable energy sources9.3. Circular economy considerations9.3.1. PANF within the circular economy model9.3.2. Resource utilisation and waste minimisation9.3.3. Closed-Loop systems and recycling opportunities9.3.4. Decentralisation via small-scale production9.4. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)9.4.1. LCA of plasma-assisted nitrogen fixation – Overview9.4.2. Benchmarking against the Haber-Bosch Process9.4.3. Environmental impact analysis (including CO2 emissions and pollutants)9.5. Perspectives for sustainable plasma-based nitrogen fixation9.6. Conclusion and outlookChapter 10. Industrial applications and economic viability of plasma-based nitrogen fixation Magnus Nyvold, Rune Ingels10.1. Introduction10.2. Overview of the reactive nitrogen industry10.3. Conventional nitrogen fixation10.3.1. Fossil-based ammonia production10.3.2. Electricity based ammonia production10.3.3. Nitric acid production10.3.4. Overall performance of nitrate production10.4. Plasma-based nitrate production10.4.1. Stand-alone nitric acid process10.4.2. Integrated nitric acid process10.4.3. Nitrate enrichment of organic substrates10.4.4. Other avenues10.5. Economic comparison10.6. Competitive landscape10.7. ConclusionChapter 11. Microplasma for Nitrogen FixationLiangliang Lin11.1. Introduction11.2. Microplasma configurations for nitrogen fixation11.3. Microplasma-based process for nitrogen fixation11.3.1. NOx11.3.2. NH311.3.3. Nitride, carbonitride, and oxynitride nanomaterials11.3.4. N-doped nanomaterials11.4. Challenges and perspectives for microplasma nitrogen fixation11.5. ConclusionsChapter 12. Plasma-liquid interaction for nitrogen fixationTianqi Zhang, Jungmi Hong and Patrick Cullen12.1. Introduction12.2. Plasma systems for plasma-liquid discharges12.3. Mechanisms of nitrogen fixation in plasma-liquid systems12.3.1. Physical aspects of plasma-liquid interactions12.3.2. Chemical aspect of plasma-liquid interactions12.3.3. Mass transport through the plasma-liquid interface12.4. Key challenges12.4.1. Diagnostics12.4.2. Modelling12.5. ConclusionChapter 13. Industrial applications and economic viability of plasma-based nitrogen fixation Plasma-electrochemistry for nitrogen fixationSusanta Bera, Dimitrios Zagoraios, Mihalis N. Tsampas13.1. Introduction13.2. Motivation for plasma-enabled N2 oxidation followed by electrochemical reduction13.3. Conventional and plasma-enabled NOx feedstock13.4. Definition of performance metrics13.5. Electrochemical NOx conversion to NH3 - eNOxRR13.5.1. Electrochemical conversion with NOx in liquid phase stream13.5.2. Electrochemical conversion with NOx in gas-phase or catholyte-free stream13.5.3. Overview of the eNOxRR studies13.6. Plasma-enabled electrochemical studies for NOx conversion to NH3 – pNOR-eNOxRR13.6.1. Integration approaches13.6.2. Alternative plasma electrochemical systems13.6.3. Experimental pNOR-eNOxRR studies13.6.4. Overview of pNOR-eNOxRR systems13.7. Implementation at industrial level13.8. Key challenges and future outlook13.8.1. Electrochemical systems13.8.2. Operational considerations13.8.3. Product separation13.8.4. Scalability and process integration13.9. ConclusionsChapter 14. Analytical techniques for plasma catalysisChristopher Hardacre, Sarayute Chansai, and Shanshan Xu14.1. Optical spectroscopy14.1.1. Introduction14.1.2. Experimental set-up14.1.3. OES spectrum and interpretation for ammonia synthesis14.1.4. OES analysis and proposed reaction mechanism for ammonia synthesis14.1.5. OES analysis for plasma dynamics14.1.6. TDLAS analysis for plasma dynamics and kinetics14.2. Infrared Spectroscopy14.2.1. Introduction14.2.2. In-situ plasma-IR/DRIFTS cell designs and set-ups14.2.3. In-plasma in-situ DRIFTS analysis for NOx reduction.14.2.4. Post plasma in-situ IR analysis for ammonia synthesis14.3. SummaryChapter 15. Perspectives in plasma-based nitrogen fixation for fertilizer applicationsYury Gorbanev and Annemie Bogaerts15.1. Nitrogen compounds used for soil fertilization15.2. Fertilizer production: Haber-Bosch-Ostwald process and plasma for nitrogen fixation15.3. Metrics of various pathways of plasma-based nitrogen fixation15.4. Perspectives of NH4NO3 production by plasma-based nitrogen fixation15.5. Plasma-based nitrogen fixation for reduction of NH3 emissions and simultaneous fertilizer production 15.6. Conclusion and outlook: Challenges and perspectives of plasma-based nitrogen fixation