Plasma Chemistry
Plasma technology is a potential game changer for the energy transition in the chemical industry. Traditionally, high temperature industrial processes are powered by combustion of fossil fuels - this is not sustainable in a low-CO2 emissions world. As an alternative, high temperature chemical processes in a plasma can be powered by renewable energy derived “green electrons”. Plasma technology can be applied for a diverse range of applications for production of commodity chemicals; from plastic precursors, to fuels, and fertilizers. At the plasma lab, students, researchers, and industry partners come together to optimize existing plasma technology and develop new plasma processes that can be applied and scaled up for the future chemical industry.
Brightsite plasmalab
Maastricht University has joined forces with Sitech Services, TNO, and Brightlands Chemelot Campus in the knowledge center Brightsite (https://brightsitecenter.com/) for realizing a sustainable, competitive chemical industry. Plasma R&D is a headline within the Brightsite activities, which takes place at the experimental facilities hosted by CCE at the Brightlands campus.
Projects
CANMILK
This project focusses on reducing the carbon-footprint from the bio-industry. The projects final goal is to develop a novel technology, which uses plasma-technology to convert methane into carbon dioxide, which is a much less harmful compound to the environment.
Start date 01/09/2022
End date 31/08/2026
