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We discuss the microhollow cathode discharge (MHCD) as a microreactor for endothermic reactions. The high-peak neutral temperature, power density, and ion density of MHCDs may provide a highly reactive environment for these chemistries. Decomposition of ammonia and carbon dioxide are examined. Conversion is found to vary strongly based mainly on residence time. The results are fit to a plug-flow reactor model, and an effective reaction temperature is calculated. The effective reaction temperature in both cases exceeds 2000~K and suggests that thermal processes play an important role in decomposition.
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Hsu, D.D., Graves, D.B. Microhollow Cathode Discharge Reactor Chemistry. Plasma Chem Plasma Process 25, 1–17 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11090-004-8831-8
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