Plasma catalysis for sustainable industry: lab-scale studies and pathways to upscaling
Abstract Non-thermal plasma (NTP) catalysis has emerged as a transformative technology for achieving sustainable chemical production, particularly within energy-intensive industries. With advantages like rapid response times, low thermal input, and the ability to operate at atmospheric pressures, NT...
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| author | Ruaa Yasir Altayeb Mohamed Rajasekhar Komarla Kumarachari Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke Dorababu Neerugatti Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha Kishore Bandarapalle |
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| description | Abstract Non-thermal plasma (NTP) catalysis has emerged as a transformative technology for achieving sustainable chemical production, particularly within energy-intensive industries. With advantages like rapid response times, low thermal input, and the ability to operate at atmospheric pressures, NTP systems are well-suited for integration with renewable energy sources. However, translating lab-scale insights into scalable industrial applications presents substantial challenges, particularly in understanding plasma-catalyst interactions and designing reactors that perform efficiently at larger scales. This review explores recent advancements in plasma catalysis, highlighting lab-scale studies that provide foundational knowledge of plasma-surface chemistry, catalyst behavior, and reactor design. Additionally, we examine novel approaches in plasma photo- and plasma electro-catalysis, which offer added control over reaction pathways. The review further addresses scaling challenges and potential solutions, from reactor design modifications to process optimization under industrially relevant conditions. By linking fundamental research to industrial applications, this narrative aims to identify the pathways through which NTP catalysis can contribute to a zero-emission, circular carbon economy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e7ab677cc45f4dd3b8e69e74b9f091a32025-08-20T02:55:27ZengSpringerDiscover Applied Sciences3004-92612025-03-017413510.1007/s42452-025-06718-7Plasma catalysis for sustainable industry: lab-scale studies and pathways to upscalingRuaa Yasir Altayeb Mohamed0Rajasekhar Komarla Kumarachari1Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke2Dorababu Neerugatti3Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha4Kishore Bandarapalle5Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Al-Ayen Iraqi UniversityDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Meenakshi Faculty of Pharmacy, MAHER UniversityDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Kampala International University, Western CampusDepartment of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Al-Ayen Iraqi UniversityDepartment of Veterinary Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, University of GondarDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Sri Padmavathi School of PharmacyAbstract Non-thermal plasma (NTP) catalysis has emerged as a transformative technology for achieving sustainable chemical production, particularly within energy-intensive industries. With advantages like rapid response times, low thermal input, and the ability to operate at atmospheric pressures, NTP systems are well-suited for integration with renewable energy sources. However, translating lab-scale insights into scalable industrial applications presents substantial challenges, particularly in understanding plasma-catalyst interactions and designing reactors that perform efficiently at larger scales. This review explores recent advancements in plasma catalysis, highlighting lab-scale studies that provide foundational knowledge of plasma-surface chemistry, catalyst behavior, and reactor design. Additionally, we examine novel approaches in plasma photo- and plasma electro-catalysis, which offer added control over reaction pathways. The review further addresses scaling challenges and potential solutions, from reactor design modifications to process optimization under industrially relevant conditions. By linking fundamental research to industrial applications, this narrative aims to identify the pathways through which NTP catalysis can contribute to a zero-emission, circular carbon economy.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06718-7Non-thermal plasma catalysisPlasma-surface interactionsPlasma reactor designSustainable industrial processesPlasma photo-catalysisPlasma electro-catalysis |
| spellingShingle | Ruaa Yasir Altayeb Mohamed Rajasekhar Komarla Kumarachari Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke Dorababu Neerugatti Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha Kishore Bandarapalle Plasma catalysis for sustainable industry: lab-scale studies and pathways to upscaling Discover Applied Sciences Non-thermal plasma catalysis Plasma-surface interactions Plasma reactor design Sustainable industrial processes Plasma photo-catalysis Plasma electro-catalysis |
| title | Plasma catalysis for sustainable industry: lab-scale studies and pathways to upscaling |
| title_full | Plasma catalysis for sustainable industry: lab-scale studies and pathways to upscaling |
| title_fullStr | Plasma catalysis for sustainable industry: lab-scale studies and pathways to upscaling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Plasma catalysis for sustainable industry: lab-scale studies and pathways to upscaling |
| title_short | Plasma catalysis for sustainable industry: lab-scale studies and pathways to upscaling |
| title_sort | plasma catalysis for sustainable industry lab scale studies and pathways to upscaling |
| topic | Non-thermal plasma catalysis Plasma-surface interactions Plasma reactor design Sustainable industrial processes Plasma photo-catalysis Plasma electro-catalysis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06718-7 |
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