Dusty Microwave Plasmas for HydroCarbon Processing – PLASHYP

Microwave-generated plasmas are of particular interest for particle synthesis or processing. However, the presence of particles in microwave plasmas can have negative effects on the process and its stability over time. Unfortunately, these plasmas are still largely unknown. The PLASHYP project aims to provide an understanding of the physico-chemical phenomena induced by the presence or production of particles in microwave plasmas. To achieve this, the team will work on the development of suitable numerical models. These models will be validated through experimental measurements carried out on processes used in the laboratory for the production of carbon products. This project will provide a better understanding of the complex phenomena occurring in these plasmas and the development of numerical tools that will allow optimizing such microwave reactive assisted plasma processes such as those used for production and treatment of nanoparticles.