Microhollow cathode discharge reactor chemistry

David D. Hsu; David B. Graves

doi:10.1007/s11090-004-8831-8

Microhollow cathode discharge reactor chemistry

David D. Hsu, David B. Graves

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Abstract

We discuss the microhollow cathode discharge (MHCD) as a microreactor for endothermic reactions. The high-peak neutral temperature, power density, and ion density of MHCDs may provide a highly reactive environment for these chemistries. Decomposition of ammonia and carbon dioxide are examined. Conversion is found to vary strongly based mainly on residence time. The results are fit to a plug-flow reactor model, and an effective reaction temperature is calculated. The effective reaction temperature in both cases exceeds 2000 K and suggests that thermal processes play an important role in decomposition.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-17
Number of pages	17
Journal	Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing
Volume	25
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-004-8831-8
State	Published - Feb 2005
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

General Chemistry
General Chemical Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics
Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Keywords

Decomposition
Microhollow cathode
Microplasma
Microreactor

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