Plasma-Assisted CH 4 Activation on Cu/CeO 2 Catalysts: Insights into the Effect of Catalyst Surface and Vibrational Excitation

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the interactions between plasma and catalysts for methane conversion using theoretical models.
• Utilized density functional theory calculations to analyze behaviors of methane on catalysts.
• Examined the effects of catalyst surface properties and vibrational excitation on conversion efficiency.
• Considered variations in catalyst composition, specifically Cu and CeO2.
• Vibrational excitation significantly impacts methane activation on the surface of catalysts.
• Enhanced catalyst surface properties lead to more efficient CH4 conversion under plasma conditions.
• Insights gained can inform the design of better catalysts for plasma applications.