Green Hydrogen Production through Ammonia Decomposition Using Non-Thermal Plasma
Liquid hydrogen carriers will soon play a significant role in transporting energy. The key factors that are considered when assessing the applicability of ammonia cracking in large-scale projects are as follows: high energy density, easy storage and distribution, the simplicity of the overall proces...
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| description | Liquid hydrogen carriers will soon play a significant role in transporting energy. The key factors that are considered when assessing the applicability of ammonia cracking in large-scale projects are as follows: high energy density, easy storage and distribution, the simplicity of the overall process, and a low or zero-carbon footprint. Thermal systems used for recovering H<sub>2</sub> from ammonia require a reaction unit and catalyst that operates at a high temperature (550–800 °C) for the complete conversion of ammonia, which has a negative effect on the economics of the process. A non-thermal plasma (NTP) solution is the answer to this problem. Ammonia becomes a reliable hydrogen carrier and, in combination with NTP, offers the high conversion of the dehydrogenation process at a relatively low temperature so that zero-carbon pure hydrogen can be transported over long distances. This paper provides a critical overview of ammonia decomposition systems that focus on non-thermal methods, especially under plasma conditions. The review shows that the process has various positive aspects and is an innovative process that has only been reported to a limited extent. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d9d0932785cb437ab2cfc3c3fb67167c2023-11-19T11:12:09ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences1661-65961422-00672023-09-0124181439710.3390/ijms241814397Green Hydrogen Production through Ammonia Decomposition Using Non-Thermal PlasmaJulia Moszczyńska0Xinying Liu1Marek Wiśniewski2Department of Materials Chemistry, Adsorption and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Torun, PolandInstitute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions, University of South Africa, Private Bag X6, Florida 1710, South AfricaDepartment of Materials Chemistry, Adsorption and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Torun, PolandLiquid hydrogen carriers will soon play a significant role in transporting energy. The key factors that are considered when assessing the applicability of ammonia cracking in large-scale projects are as follows: high energy density, easy storage and distribution, the simplicity of the overall process, and a low or zero-carbon footprint. Thermal systems used for recovering H<sub>2</sub> from ammonia require a reaction unit and catalyst that operates at a high temperature (550–800 °C) for the complete conversion of ammonia, which has a negative effect on the economics of the process. A non-thermal plasma (NTP) solution is the answer to this problem. Ammonia becomes a reliable hydrogen carrier and, in combination with NTP, offers the high conversion of the dehydrogenation process at a relatively low temperature so that zero-carbon pure hydrogen can be transported over long distances. This paper provides a critical overview of ammonia decomposition systems that focus on non-thermal methods, especially under plasma conditions. The review shows that the process has various positive aspects and is an innovative process that has only been reported to a limited extent.https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/18/14397hydrogen storagegreen hydrogen synthesisnon-thermal plasmaammonia splittingcatalysis |
| spellingShingle | Julia Moszczyńska Xinying Liu Marek Wiśniewski Green Hydrogen Production through Ammonia Decomposition Using Non-Thermal Plasma International Journal of Molecular Sciences hydrogen storage green hydrogen synthesis non-thermal plasma ammonia splitting catalysis |
| title | Green Hydrogen Production through Ammonia Decomposition Using Non-Thermal Plasma |
| title_full | Green Hydrogen Production through Ammonia Decomposition Using Non-Thermal Plasma |
| title_fullStr | Green Hydrogen Production through Ammonia Decomposition Using Non-Thermal Plasma |
| title_full_unstemmed | Green Hydrogen Production through Ammonia Decomposition Using Non-Thermal Plasma |
| title_short | Green Hydrogen Production through Ammonia Decomposition Using Non-Thermal Plasma |
| title_sort | green hydrogen production through ammonia decomposition using non thermal plasma |
| topic | hydrogen storage green hydrogen synthesis non-thermal plasma ammonia splitting catalysis |
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