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Sustainable ammonia hydrogen production technology using plasma

플라즈마를 이용한 지속가능한 암모니아 수소 생산 기술

  • Han Jun Lee (Department of Chemical Engineering, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Tae-Hee Kim (Department of Chemical Engineering, Wonkwang University)
  • 이한준 (원광대학교 화학공학과) ;
  • 김태희 (원광대학교 화학공학과)
  • Received : 2024.08.14
  • Accepted : 2024.09.25
  • Published : 2024.10.31
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Abstract

Hydrogen is an alternative energy source to achieve decarbonization. However, storage and transportation costs are expensive. Hydrogen carriers are attracting attention for cost-effective hydrogen production, and ammonia is the most promising material. This article explores the potential of sustainable hydrogen production through ammonia decomposition using various plasma sources with/without catalysts, and compares the hydrogen production efficiency including dielectric barrier discharge(DBD), microwave plasma, and gliding arc discharge. Additionally, we evaluate the technology readiness levels(TRLs) of these plasma processes compared to other existing ammonia decomposition technologies such as only catalytic methods and electrolysis. The results reveal the advantages and limitations of each source in terms of energy efficiency and scalability. In addition, we suggest the possibility of thermal plasma for the large-scale hydrogen production. Our findings provide valuable insights into the feasibility and practical implementation of plasma technologies for sustainable hydrogen production, contributing to the advancement of clean energy solutions and the reduction of global carbon emissions.

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이 성과는 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(2022M3J8A1097260).

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