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3D CO-TALIF distribution below a micro cavity discharge: A systematic approach for plasma catalysis

We investigate a micro cavity plasma array (MCPA) reactor operated at atmospheric pressure, offering excellent diagnostic accessibility and flexible opportunities for catalyst integration. Here, the dissociation of CO2 diluted in helium into CO is investigated. The diagnostic setup, combining TALIF with an ICCD camera, enables three-dimensional spatially resolved measurements of CO number densities below the CO-generating discharges. The measured distributions are compared to a basic three-dimensional diffusion model, showing good agreement and revealing the dominant transport mechanisms. Flow variation studies indicate that the gas flow inside the reactor follows a laminar, Poiseuille-like profile, while the transport behavior is consistent with literature values for the diffusion coefficient of CO, further validating the model. The high estimated local dissociation within the MCPA discharges (about 40%) results in saturation of CO fraction under increasing voltage. Combined with complementary diagnostics already presented for this discharge, including measurements of surface charges, electric fields, and atomic oxygen, this approach provides a suitable platform for systematic studies of plasma–catalyst interactions.

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Release Date
2026-07-03
Identifier
054d552a-2da1-413e-9047-ca9ef08d708d
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Plasma Source Name
Plasma Source Application
Plasma Source Specification
Plasma Source Properties
400-700V amplitude, bipolar triangular waveform, grid with one cavity size (diameter of 200 µm, constant spacing of 150µm between cavities)
Language
English (United States)
Plasma Source Procedure
Waiting for about 20 minutes until the gas temperature reached equilibrium.
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Plasma Medium Name
Plasma Medium Properties
gas flow rate: 0.5-2slm He, 0.5-10sccm CO2
Contact Name
van Impel, Henrik
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Plasma Diagnostic Properties
laser excitation at 230nm (190µJ) and detection at 520nm
Public Access Level
Public
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