Plasma-activated co-conversion of N2 and C1 gases towards value-added products

Abstract

Plasma activation and co-conversion of N₂ and C₁ gases pose a promising opportunity to address the urgent need to decarbonize the production of fertilizers and chemical products. This review summarizes recent studies demonstrating advances in plasma-assisted co-conversion of N₂ and C₁ gases (i.e., CO₂, CO, and CH₄) to value-added products including nitrogenous fertilizers, C–N bond-containing chemicals, and in situ resource utilization products such as O₂. Additionally, we identify key opportunities for continued research to discover and develop these technologies for real-world applications based on plasma tuning, plasma-catalyst synergy, and techno-economic considerations.