Non-Thermal Plasma Assisted CO2 Splitting: Parametric Plasma Torch Study with Inert Gasses

The topic of the Carbon Dioxide(CO2) emission is a very debated, especially regarding the impact that it has on the atmosphere and the role that they have in the global greenhouse effect. Several approaches and option have been already exploited in order to fight the climate change and in particular to reduce the (CO2) emission, such as the carbon capture and utilization (CCU), carbon capture and storage (CCS) and catalytic conversion. Another promising technologies is the plasma assisted (CO2) conversion, which is able to convert the (CO2) into useful product such as carbon monoxide (CO) and oxygen (O2) in ambient conditions and with a low energy consumption. Thus technology could sustain the (CO2) management and lead to the creation creation of a carbon economy, even if parameters such as economic feasibility, energy efficiency and scalability are not optimized. Further investigation and research are under development to optimize these process and mitigate the (CO2) problem into a more useful and efficient pathway.