Abstract :
[en] The conventional Haber–Bosch process for nitrogen fixation is energy-intensive and associated with high greenhouse gas emissions. Plasma-assisted catalysis represents an alternative approach for nitrogen oxidation under milder conditions. In this study, catalyst-assisted microwave plasma was investigated using alumina-based catalysts and alumina-supported metal oxides (Mo, W, Co, and Ni). Microwave plasma alone predominantly produced NO, whereas the presence of catalysts promoted additional NO2 formation, indicating the importance of plasma–catalyst interactions. Catalytic performance depended strongly on the physicochemical properties of alumina, with δ-Al2O3 exhibiting the highest activity. Mo- and W-loaded catalysts further enhanced NOx formation, while Ni and Co showed weaker effects. An overall increase of up to ~30% in NOx production was achieved compared to plasma alone.
Funding text :
The research is supported by the excellence of science FNRS-FWO program, \u201CNITROPLASM\u201D project, EOS ID: O005118F.
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