Catalyst-free ammonia decomposition under atmospheric pressure and nanosecond-pulsed DBD: energy deposition dynamics and its role in hydrogen production

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the effectiveness of non-thermal plasma technology for ammonia decomposition to produce hydrogen.
• Utilized non-thermal plasma technology at atmospheric pressure.
• Examined energy deposition dynamics during the process.
• Focused on the role of pulsed dielectric barrier discharge.
• Achieved ammonia decomposition under mild thermal conditions.
• Demonstrated significant hydrogen production via catalyst-free method.
• Highlighted the potential efficiency of energy deposition in the process.