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[Study on mechanism of ionic liquid for methane plasma conversion using spectra method].

Xiu-Ling Zhang¹, Qian Zhou, Lan-Bo Di

¹College of Physical Science and Technology, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China. xiulz@sina.com

Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi = Guang Pu

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Area of Science:

Plasma Chemistry
Catalysis
Materials Science

Context:

Methane conversion is crucial for energy and chemical production.
Direct current discharge plasma systems offer a promising route for methane conversion.
The role of ionic liquids in gas-liquid plasma systems for methane conversion requires further investigation.

Purpose:

To investigate the mechanism of ionic liquids in methane conversion within a gas-liquid plasma system.
To analyze the effect of different ionic liquids (C6MIMBF4, C6MIMCF3 COO, C6MIMHSO4) on methane conversion and C2 hydrocarbon yields.
To evaluate the stability of ionic liquids under plasma discharge conditions.

Summary:

Stable gas-liquid interfaces were achieved by introducing ionic liquids into the plasma system.
Methane conversion and C2 hydrocarbon yields increased with ionic liquid addition.
C2 hydrocarbon selectivity was enhanced by C6MIMCF3 COO and C6MIMBF4, while C6MIMHSO4 decreased it.
Optical emission spectroscopy detected increased relative intensities of active species (C, C2, C3, CH, H) with ionic liquids.
1H NMR confirmed the structural stability of ionic liquids during plasma discharge.
Ionic liquids improved plasma discharge intensity and exhibited catalytic activity in gas-liquid surface reactions.

Impact:

Ionic liquids can significantly improve methane conversion efficiency and C2 hydrocarbon selectivity in plasma systems.
The findings suggest a synergistic effect between plasma and ionic liquids for enhanced chemical synthesis.
The stability of ionic liquids under plasma conditions opens avenues for their application in advanced catalytic processes.