Plasma reforming of natural gas to more Valuable fuels

摘要

Plasma processes are among the emerging technologies for reforming of natural gas to more valuable fuels, such as hydrogen, synthesis gas, C_2 products (ethane, ethylene and acetylene), methanol, ethanol, etc. Recent developments in this area, targeted to make the technology simple, Minimize the energy losses, improve methane conversion efficiency and Improve selectivity of the desired products are presented. Particular Emphasis is given to plasma reforming of methane under ambient conditions And to the hybridization of plasma with catalysis techniques, which can make The process more competitive for future industrial scale applications.