Monthly Munchie: From Lab to Industry: Expanding Plasma Technology from Research to Industrial Impact
17-04-2025
To achieve the emissions targets set for 2030 and 2050, the chemical industry must swiftly decarbonize. Plasma technology is being explored as a means to electrify current carbon-emitting processes. Within the Brightsite consortium, plasma pyrolysis of waste methane is being developed to produce acetylene, ethylene, and hydrogen as an initial step. To ensure these technologies reach maturity within the designated timelines, a parallel scale-up strategy is being implemented, where technologies at different TRL levels are advanced simultaneously. Beyond methane valorization, plasma processes are also being developed for nitrogen fixation, CO₂ conversion, and plastic recycling.
This Monthly Munchie will be presented by Dirk van de Bekerom. Dirk has experience in developing plasma technology specifically with the goal of scaling up to industrially relevant scales, with interest in methane plasma pyrolysis and nitrogen fixation and with an emphasis on integration of lab-, intermediate-, and pilot scale experiments into a comprehensive program.
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