PARADiSE
the PlasmA RoAD to Solar fuEls
Research Lines
PARADiSE extends the results of the previous project PREMiERE, which studied pure CO2 plasmas in a low-excitation regime. Its main research axis are:
Pure CO2 plasmas in high excitation regimes.
We follow two alternative concepts grounded on specific setups: radiofrequency discharges, where the CO2 vibrational kinetics is expected to have a significant contribution, as the typical mean electron energy (~1 eV) favours vibrational excitation (Task 1); and nanosecond repetitively pulsed discharges, where the high electric field increases the number of enough energetic electrons able to directly dissociate CO2, offering an alternative route to dissociation that does not rely on vibrational excitation (Task 2).
Gas mixtures in a low-excitation regime.
These are fundamental studies on the influence of industrial gases, in particular N2 and H2O (Task 3), and O2, Ar and CH4 (Task 4), that can be present as impurities or be used to enhance the efficiency and yield of the conversion process.
Plasma-surface interactions.
We want to assess the role of the interaction of different species with the surface on conversion, selectivity, and activation of membranes for product separation (Task 5), culminating in the construction of a proof-of-concept prototype (Task 6).
