* New article * "Effect of O2 on Plasma-Based Dry Reforming of Methane: Revealing the Optimal Gas Composition via Experiments and Modeling of an Atmospheric Pressure Glow Discharge" by S. Maerivoet, B. Wanten, R. De Meyer, M. Van Hove, S. Van Alphen and A. Bogaerts in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 👉 https://lnkd.in/es4Y8DhD
Plasmant
Chemical Manufacturing
Antwerpen, Vlaanderen 1,111 followers
Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine - ANTwerp
About us
In the research group PLASMANT (part of the University of Antwerp) we are studying plasma and plasma-surface interactions by means of computer modelling and experiments, for various applications, i.e.: CO2, CH4 and N2 conversion into value-added chemicals and fuels - Plasma medicine - Microelectronics and nanotechnology - Analytical chemistry. The aim is to obtain better insights in the underlying mechanisms, in order to improve the applications. Our experiments focus on gas conversion and cancer treatment (the latter in collaboration with CORE and PPES). We have several types of plasma reactors for gas conversion (CO2, CH4, N2) into value-added chemicals, and several plasma sources for cancer treatment. Annemie Bogaerts has an ERC Synergy Grant “SCOPE”, together with G. Centi, V. Hessel and E. Rebrov: See website ERC Synergy SCOPE Furthermore, we also work on methodology development.
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https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/plasmant/
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- Chemical Manufacturing
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- 11-50 employees
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- Antwerpen, Vlaanderen
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Universiteitsplein 1
University of Antwerp, Dept. Chemistry, Campus Drie Eiken
Antwerpen, Vlaanderen 2610, BE
Employees at Plasmant
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Elizabeth Mercer
Doctoral Researcher - PLASMANT
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Maria Cecilia Oliveira
Junior postdoctoral researcher at University of Antwerp
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Claudia V.
PhD Researcher | OECD Youthwise Member | Sustainable Plasma Chemistry
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Priyanka Shaw
M.Eng, Ph.D. fellow at Center for Oncological Research Antwerp (CORE) & Research group PLASMANT, Antwerp University
Updates
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We are excited to announce that our PhD-student Robin De Meyer has won the best oral presentation award at the 6th International Symposium on Plasmas for Catalysis and Energy Materials (ISPCEM). Congratulations Robin on this well-deserved recognition! 👏👏👏
PhD Researcher working in the field of electron microscopy and plasma catalysis at EMAT and PLASMANT at the University of Antwerp
This week, I attended the 6th International Symposium on Plasmas for Catalysis and Energy Materials (ISPCEM), where we had valuable discussions on plasma catalysis and its challenges, as well as on how plasmas can be used for the synthesis and modification of (nano)materials. Further, I was given the opportunity to present my own research, which was awarded with a best oral presentation award! 🏆 I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to present, and for the appreciation I received. Many thanks to the conference chairs Fausto Gallucci and Sirui Li, as well as to everyone from the local organizing committee, to put together such an interesting conference and for making sure everything went smoothly!
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* New article * "Sorption-Enhanced Dry Reforming of Methane in a DBD Plasma Reactor for Single-Stage Carbon Capture and Utilization" by R. Vertongen, G. De Felice, H. van den Bogaard, F. Gallucci, A. Bogaerts and S. Li in ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDTbBhfk
Plasma technology and molecular sieves: the next step in sustainable CO2 conversion? We present this 3-in-1 solution by inserting a sorbent material in our DBD plasma reactor. In a single reactor unit, we combine the adsorption and desorption of CO2 with conversion into value-added chemicals and fuels, together with CH4. This proof-of-concept is just the start for renewable, electrified processes. Find out more our latest paper: https://lnkd.in/ePfr7PwQ Thanks to Sirui Li and his team for the interesting collaboration between Plasmant and TU/e SUSTAINABLE ENERGY and PROCESS TECHNOLOGY! Thanks to Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek - Vlaanderen (FWO) for their support with a travel grant, this work would not have been possible without it. #plasmatechnology #sustainability #co2 Photo by Amos from Stockphotos.com on Unsplash
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* New article * "Plasma Catalysis Modeling: How Ideal Is Atomic Hydrogen for Eley–Rideal?" by R. Michiels, N. Gerrits, E. Neyts and A. Bogaerts in J. Phys. Chem. C 128, 11196−11209 (2024). 👉 https://lnkd.in/daKZS3cG
Plasma Catalysis Modeling: How Ideal Is Atomic Hydrogen for Eley–Rideal?
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JOB ALERT! Onderzoeksgroepen ELCAT, Plasmant en ElectrifHY bundelen hun krachten in het Elektrificatie Instituut (ELIN). De elektrificatietechnologieën die binnen ELIN worden ontwikkeld, zullen helpen om de (petro)chemische industrie duurzamer te maken en zo de opwarming van de aarde te bestrijden. Het Instituut zal gevestigd zijn in de hypermoderne innovatiehub BlueApp waar labo- en pilootfaciliteiten aanwezig zijn. Om de dagelijkse werking van de labo's en projecten in goede banen te leiden zijn wij op zoek naar: 👉 een voltijdse labo technicus https://lnkd.in/ejfMWp7v 👉 een voltijdse expert elektrotechniek https://lnkd.in/eny4PxWt 📅 Solliciteer voor 29 juli en maak kans om bij te dragen aan baanbrekende oplossingen in de strijd tegen klimaatverandering! Research groups ELCAT, Plasmant and ElectrifHY are joining forces in the Electrification Institute (ELIN). The electrification technologies being developed at ELIN will help make the (petro)chemical industry more sustainable and fight the global warming. The Institute will be located in the state-of-the-art innovation hub BlueApp where lab and pilot facilities are available. To manage the daily operation of the labs and projects, we are looking for: 👉 specialised staff member-expert: lab technician https://lnkd.in/e5Mgz4UG 👉 expert electrical engingeering https://lnkd.in/ev3dsCzw 📅 Apply before 29 July if you would like to contribute to pioneering solutions in the fight against climate change!
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*** JOB POSTING *** 1) Specialised staff member-expert: lab technician Within the framework of the Electrification Institute of UAntwerp (ELIN), we are looking for a full-time specialised staff member-expert lab technician, to support research in electrochemical reactors, plasma reactors, and other electrified reactors and electrification methods, for sustainable chemistry applications. 👉 More information about the job: https://lnkd.in/e5Mgz4UG 👉 Apply here (deadline is July 22nd): https://lnkd.in/ej-nD37m ***** 2) Expert electrical engineering The position includes technical support within the Electrification Institute, specifically for the research groups ELCAT, PLASMANT and ElectrifHY, in building their reactors and connection with (HV) power supplies. 👉 More information about the job: https://lnkd.in/ev3dsCzw 👉 Apply here (deadline is July 22nd): https://lnkd.in/e4sUrtsK 👉 More information about us: https://lnkd.in/eE4NVTNF
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We're proud to share that our PI, Professor Annemie Bogaerts and our team are making significant strides in electrifying the chemical industry using plasma technology. This innovation not only boosts CO₂ conversion and also significantly reduces energy consumption and emissions, but also enables other chemical processes to be electrified, such as green H2 or ethylene production from CH4, green fertilizer production, etc. Our collaboration with our spinoff D-CRBN, the BluePlasma project and various partners on multiple projects highlights the potential of plasma reactors in achieving carbon-neutral processes. Discover more about these pioneering efforts 👉 https://lnkd.in/efzHVpBG #PlasmaTechnology #ChemicalIndustry #Innovation #Sustainability #Electrification #ResearchAndDevelopment #UniversityOfAntwerp #PLASMANT #CO2Conversion #Moonshot #Valorization #FutureIsElectric
“We are creating totally new opportunities for electrification of the chemical industry with plasma technology” | Moonshot Flanders
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* New article * "Importance of geometric effects in scaling up energy-efficient plasma-based nitrogen fixation" by I. Tsonev, H. Ahmadi Eshtehardi, M.-P. Delplancke and A. Bogaerts in Sustainable Energy Fuels 8, 2191 (2024). 👉 https://lnkd.in/dpHw6jye
Importance of geometric effects in scaling up energy-efficient plasma-based nitrogen fixation
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* New article * "Improving Molecule−Metal Surface Reaction Networks Using the Meta-Generalized Gradient Approximation: CO2 Hydrogenation" by Y. Cai, R. Michiels, F. De Luca, E. Neyts, X. Tu, A. Bogaerts and N. Gerrits in J. Phys. Chem. C 128, 8611−8620 (2024). 👉 https://lnkd.in/ea_NaDci
Improving Molecule–Metal Surface Reaction Networks Using the Meta-Generalized Gradient Approximation: CO2 Hydrogenation
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🎓✨ Bridging Plasma Science and Community Service: Our PhD Students, Postdocs and PI Leading by Example! ✨🎓 We are excited to shine a spotlight on our remarkable PhD students, postdocs and PI, who are not only pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge but also making a significant impact in our community by donating blood and blood plasma. 💉 Thank you for being exceptional role models and showing that the power of plasma extends far beyond the lab! 👏
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