Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Process Industries

Enables readers to use plasma technology in the ammonia and NOx production process for greater efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability

Bridging the gap between chemistry, physics, and engineering, Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Process Industries provides in-depth insights into plasma-assisted nitrogen fixation, plasma technology, plasma reactors, and ammonia and NOx production, covering fundamental principles, advanced topics, economic viability, and emerging trends. Real-world applications and case studies are included throughout to elucidate key concepts and help readers put theory into practice in order to increase efficiency, sustainability, and industrial resilience.

Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Process Industries discusses:

• Reactor designs and industrial feasibility, including decentralized production to make nitrogen fixation accessible to remote areas and smaller-scale operations
• The Haber-Bosch process and its limitations and alternatives and plasma generation, ionization, and applications
• Plasma-assisted NOx synthesis with a focus on reaction pathways, energy efficiency, and the role of catalysts
• Cutting-edge innovations such as microplasma technology, plasma-liquid interactions for nitrogen fixation, and plasma-electrochemistry for nitrate-to-ammonia conversion
• Plasma-based fertilizer applications and analytical methods in plasma diagnostics as a tool to enable innovation

Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Process Industries is an essential reference on the subject for engineers, plant managers, and decision-makers seeking to optimize their ammonia and NOx manufacturing processes.