Nonthermal plasma-assisted catalysis NH3 decomposition for COx-free H2 production: A review

Awad，Omar I.1,2,3; Zhou，Bo4; Kadirgama，K.5; Chen，Zhenbin1; Mohammed，M. N.3

2024-02-22

10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.12.166

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy   影响因子和分区

0360-3199

Hydrogen (H) is recognized as a viable and environmentally friendly energy source, utilized across various domains, from large-scale chemical energy exports to small-scale power generation in remote areas. However, the storage and distribution costs of H present significant challenges. Ammonia (NH) emerges as a carbon-free hydrogen carrier, backed by a robust international transport and storage infrastructure. On-site hydrogen production can be efficiently achieved through NH decomposition, predominantly via thermal catalysis. One innovative approach involves plasma technology, which utilizes NH, alcohols, or hydrocarbons to produce pure hydrogen in plasma reactors. Nonthermal plasma (NTP) in particular, for NH decomposition and H production, has garnered considerable interest owing to its higher energy efficiency than thermal plasma systems. Furthermore, integrating NTP with catalysis, termed plasma-assisted catalysis, creates a synergistic effect, enhancing NH decomposition efficiency for H production through improved plasma-catalyst interactions. Consequently, NTP-catalysis holds the potential to revolutionize NH conversion and utilisation in the future. To date, there have been limited studies on NTP-assisted catalytic NH decomposition. This review article compiles the latest NTP-assisted catalytic NH decomposition methodologies for H production. It delves into the basics of plasma-assisted NH decomposition, including adsorption, desorption, and the synergistic processes during plasma catalysis. Additionally, it examines the impact of NTP on the chemical states and properties of various catalysts and provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing NH-plasma decomposition.

Ammonia H2 production Hydrogen NH3 decomposition Nonthermal plasma Plasma catalysis

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英语

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ENGINEERING

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1.School of Mechanics and Electronics Engineering,Hainan University,Haikou,570228,China
2.College of Engineering,University of Kirkuk,Kirkuk,Iraq
3.Mechanical Engineering Department,College of Engineering,Gulf University,26489,Bahrain
4.Department of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering,Southern University of Science and Technology,Shenzhen,China
5.Faculty of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Technology,Universiti Malaysia Pahang,Pekan,Pahang,26600,Malaysia

Awad，Omar I.,Zhou，Bo,Kadirgama，K.,et al. Nonthermal plasma-assisted catalysis NH3 decomposition for COx-free H2 production: A review[J]. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy,2024,56:452-470.

Awad，Omar I.,Zhou，Bo,Kadirgama，K.,Chen，Zhenbin,&Mohammed，M. N..(2024).Nonthermal plasma-assisted catalysis NH3 decomposition for COx-free H2 production: A review.International Journal of Hydrogen Energy,56,452-470.

Awad，Omar I.,et al."Nonthermal plasma-assisted catalysis NH3 decomposition for COx-free H2 production: A review".International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 56(2024):452-470.