Excitation transfer between molecules in transient atmospheric pressure plasmas and its impact on plasma chemistry (A03)

• Subject Area: Optics, Quantum Optics and Physics of Atoms, Molecules and Plasmas
• Term: since 2018
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 327886311

This project aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the influence of the energy distribution of molecules in the plasma on different catalytic surfaces. It will focus on the identification of plasma catalytic mechanisms using a surface science experiment and a dedicated plasma source based on a dielectric barrier plasma jet combined with different catalytic surfaces. Investigations will be addressed to post-plasma catalysis, where a scalable plasma source will be developed.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1316: Transient atmospheric plasmas - from plasmas to liquids to solids
• Applicant Institution: Ruhr-Universität Bochum
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Achim von Keudell; Dr. Dirk Reiser, until 12/2025