| Renewable Electricity-Powered Plasma-Catalysis for CO2 Revalorization Process |
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| REPCO2 Grant agreement ID: 101207816  01/09/2025 – 31/08/2027 Principal Investigator Ángeles López Martín Funding Organization: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Code: 101207816 Research Team: Anna G Scott, Sergey Peredkov, Angeles Lopez-Martin, Richard J Lewis, Graham J Hutchings, Serena DeBeer |
Atmospheric pressure plasma catalysis for CO2 valorisation
The rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels highlights the need for effective solutions to reduce emissions. Non-thermal plasma catalysis offers an energy-efficient alternative, operating at room temperature and activating molecules under mild conditions. This approach can enhance chemical and energy yields. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the REPCO2 project will develop technology for CO2 valorisation by creating new atmospheric pressure plasma configurations and exploring cost-effective, environmentally friendly catalysts. The candidate will synthesise copper-based catalysts supported on zeolites, enhancing plasma-induced CO2 hydrogenation and dry reforming of methane (DRM) through improved diffusion of reactants and plasma species. This approach may also reduce catalyst deactivation and increase the commercial viability of the systems.