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Title In-depth analysis of the effect of catalysts on plasma technologies for treatment of various wastes
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Authors Bhatt, KP; Patel, S; Upadhyay, DS; Patel, RN
Title In-depth analysis of the effect of catalysts on plasma technologies for treatment of various wastes
Year 2023
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118335
Abstract Energy security and waste management are gaining global attention. The modern world is producing a large amount of liquid and solid waste as a result of the increasing population and industrialization. A circular economy encourages the conversion of waste to energy and other value-added products. Waste processing requires a sustainable route for a healthy society and clean environment. One of the emerging solutions for waste treatment is plasma technology. It converts waste into syngas, oil, and char/slag depending on the thermal/nonthermal processes. Most of all the types of carbonaceous wastes can be treated by plasma processes. The addition of a catalyst to the plasma process is a developing field as plasma processes are energy intensive. This paper covers the detailed concept of plasma and catalysis. It comprises various types of plasma (non-thermal and thermal) and catalysts (zeolites, oxides, and salts) which have been used for waste treatment. Catalyst addition improves gas yield and hydrogen selectivity at moderate temperatures. Depending on the properties of the catalyst and type of plasma, comprehensive points are listed for the selection of the right catalyst for a plasma process. This review offers an in-depth analysis of the research in the field of waste-to-energy using plasmacatalytic processes.
Author Keywords Waste treatment; Plasma technologies; Plasma catalysis; Waste-to-value
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001024972000001
WoS Category Environmental Sciences
Research Area Environmental Sciences & Ecology
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