University of Liverpool – Xin Tu

The growing demand for sustainable ammonia production has driven the exploration of innovative technologies to decarbonize nitrogen fixation. Plasma electrification, powered by renewable energy, offers a promising pathway for green ammonia synthesis by enabling effective nitrogen activation under mild conditions. This approach leverages non-thermal plasma to generate energetic electrons and highly reactive species, facilitating nitrogen activation without the need for high temperatures or pressures. Plasma2X Ltd has developed an innovative and promising plasma electrification technology that produces multiple N2-based products, including nitric acid, ammonia, and ammonium nitrate, directly from air and water at low temperatures and ambient pressure, eliminating the need for fossil fuels. With rapid start-up/shutdown capabilities, compatibility with intermittent renewable energy, and reduced capital costs, this emerging technology enables flexible, efficient, and decentralized nitrogen fixation, enhancing the flexibility and stability of the grid and paving the way for a sustainable future.