Graphitic Carbon Produced by Methane Decomposing in Rotating Ground Electrode Plasma Reactor

In the present study, a novel plasma reactor with a rotating electrode was proposed for producing carbon and hydrogen from methane without any catalyst at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. In the course of experiment, effect of some parameters such as feed flow rate, power and argon as inert was investigated. According to the results, carbon particles of 40-50 nm in diameter were produced at optimum condition that was confirmed by XRD analysis, SEM images and TGA results. Employing rotating ground electrode leads to continuous carbon formation. The advantages of this reactor system are stable operation and high conversion ability.

کلیدواژه ها:

Methane ، Plasma reactor ، Carbon ، Graphite