Description
This project explores the potential of low-temperature plasmas (LTPs) integrated with separation membranes for the efficient conversion of CO₂ into useful products. The study highlights the advantages of plasma-assisted processes over conventional approaches, such as thermocatalytic and electrochemical techniques, particularly the ability of LTPs to selectively dissociate CO₂ molecules.
Focusing on the modelling of plasma–membrane interactions, the research aims to develop comprehensive fluid models capable of predicting and optimizing both plasma behavior and membrane separation performance. The results obtained will be compared with experimental measurements from plasma–membrane systems currently under investigation in laboratories worldwide, allowing the identification of the most suitable physical models and approximations to describe these coupled systems.
Ultimately, this work aims to provide a foundation for the design of energy-efficient and scalable plasma–membrane technologies that can contribute to ongoing efforts towards a net-zero carbon economy.
| Field of Research/Work | Plasma and Solar Physics, Accelerators and Beams |
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