Dear Colleagues,

The combined Non-Thermal Plasma–Catalysis processes are actually extensively studied in the fields of energy and environment. In these applications, the combination of plasma with catalysis can enhance pollutant degradation rate, improve energy yields, and modify the reaction pathways and the selectivity of the generated products, which can lead to the reduction of unwanted byproducts. To improve the processes, a better understanding of the mechanisms and implied species is necessary.

This can be obtained by experimental studies but also by molecular simulations of the processes and their interactions. The interactions of plasma catalysis can be done with a high number of non-thermal plasma configurations (Dielectric Barrier Discharges, coronas, etc.), catalysts (nature of the catalysts, geometries, support materials, etc.), and interactions between the discharge and the catalysts (catalysts in contact with the discharges, post-discharge, etc.).

This Special Issue concerns recent advances of the plasma-catalysis process dealing with energy, including CO₂ valorization, hydrogen production, syngas production, and environmental fields concerning industrial, domestic, or agricultural pollution of air, waters, or soil by pharmaceuticals compounds, herbicides, metals, dyes, etc. Submissions are welcome in the form of original research papers on experimental work and/or fundamental aspects of plasma–catalysis or short reviews that reflect the state of research.

Dr. Benoît Cagnon
Dr. Olivier Aubry
Guest Editors

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• energy
• environment
• degradation of pollutants
• soil pollution
• VOCs decomposition
• pollution abatment
• H2 production
• CO2 valorization
• plasma–catalyst synergy
• coupling plasma/materials for environment and energy