Plasma-catalysis a novel approach to a sustainable agriculture

Agriculture is heavily dependent on fertilizers produced from ammonia.

The production of ammonia is energy demanding, relies on fossil fuels, and is in urgent need to reduce its energy consumption and switch to renewable sources.

Plasma catalysis is a method where both pressure and temperature can be lowered and thereby drastically decrease the energy consumption in ammonia production.

Recently, the industry has begun to investigate plasma catalysis as a candidate to lower emissions and energy consumption.

In this project, we will create a knowledge-based setting for plasma catalysis to facilitate the step from academic research to energy-efficient production of ammonia, by understanding the intricate processes behind plasma catalysis.

The reaction will be studied while ongoing (in situ) to distinguish between plasma and catalytic effects and the synergy between the two. This separates our research from previous studies.

Our team has a unique interdisciplinary composition with experience in plasma physics, catalysis, and advanced chemical technology enabling us to study plasma catalysis from different angles with world unique tools.

This means that we believe our contribution can be a breakthrough for plasma catalysis in ammonia production, a future solution that will provide major climate benefits, locally and globally.