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Intense, self-induced sustainable microwave plasma using carbon nanotubes made from CO2
Gad Licht1, Kyle Hofstetter2, Stuart Licht1,2,3
1Direct Air Capture LLC, A4 188 Triple Diamond Blvd, North Venice, FL 34275, USA.
Nanoscale
|January 30, 2025
Abstract:
An intense, microwave-driven plasma is triggered and sustained with carbon nanotubes made directly from CO2. Purification is one of many prospective energy applications. Self-purification of molten carbonate split CO2 synthesized CNTs is 100× quicker, consumes 10× less power, and produces higher purity than with conventional plasma treatment.

