From the Birkeland–Eyde process towards energy-efficient plasma-based NO<sub>X</sub> synthesis: a techno-economic analysis
Kevin H. R. Rouwenhorst, Fatme Jardali, Annemie Bogaerts, Leon Lefferts
Abstract
Plasma-based NO<sub>X</sub> synthesis can be combined with renewable electricity for decarbonized fertilizer production. Renewed research interest makes it increasingly competitive with the conventional process.
Topics & Concepts
Renewable energyPlasmaProduction (economics)Process (computing)ElectricityEnvironmental economicsEnvironmental scienceEconomicsComputer scienceEngineeringPhysicsNuclear physicsElectrical engineeringMicroeconomicsOperating systemAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionPlasma Applications and DiagnosticsCatalytic Processes in Materials Science