Publication
Top 2 Ranking of the most read papers!
The paper entitled "Comparison of the performance of a microwave plasma torch and a gliding arc plasma for hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis" was recently published in the renowned journal "Plasma Processes and Polymers" and immediately achieved remarkable recognition and was downloaded the second most times in 2023. Simon Kreuznacht, Marc Böke and Achim von Keudell, among others, contributed to the paper. It deals with hydrogen production using plasma-heated methane pyrolysis in a microwave plasma torch (MPT) and a gliding arc plasmatron (GAP). The methane conversion, the product spectrum, the energy efficiency and the solid carbon particles produced were investigated.
The 2nd place of the most read papers is a clear proof of the relevance and influence of this research on the professional community.
Congratulations to the authors! 🎉
Award
Hall of Fame Prize for Uwe Czarnetzki
The 4th Plasma Materials Science Hall of Fame Prize was awarded to Prof. Uwe Czarnetzki, Ruhr University Bochum for the excellent achievements in many years of outstanding research on physical analysis of phenomena related to low-temperature plasma materials processing, and proposals for original plasma processing equipment, which are expected to lead to advanced future plasma processing techniques.
MGK Colloquium 2024
Renewed exchange between young researchers at the MGK Colloquium
The MGK Colloquium 2024 of the CRC1316 took place from February 21 to 23 in Heidelberg. The colloquium is intended as a casual meeting where the young researchers of the CRC1316 can come together and exchange their knowledge. The meeting began with a guided tour through Heidelberg Castle. During the 90-minute tour, the participants learned a lot about the history of Heidelberg and the castle. On Thursday and Friday, the scientific part took place at the DJH Jugendherberge Heidelberg. Each student presented their progress in project presentations and two poster sessions. An invited speaker from the "Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas" in Palaiseau, France, gave a scientific lecture on CO2 conversion. In addition, speakers from large companies such as the Hartmann Group, ASML and Zeiss, as well as from a start-up company, Lidrotec, were invited to present their companies and explain how they got to their current positions after completing their PhD. Overall, the MGK Colloquium was a very successful conference and fostered exchange and communication between the young researchers of CRC1316.
Plasma physics at Bo.Ing 2024
Pupils learn about the world of plasmas through the Bo.Ing
On 20th February the BO.Ing, a study orientation day for engineering studies, took place. High school students attended a lecture, were guided through laboratories, and could participate in exciting workshops such as plasma physics. The high school students learned a lot about plasmas and their applications. They coated samples using the sputter coater and analysed the properties of the produced gold layers.
DPG spring meeting in Greifswald
CRC 1316 members contribute to German Physics meeting
From February 26th to February 29th, the CRC 1316 joined the DPG spring conference, featuring four invited talks, numerous regular presentations, and engaging poster sessions, which took place in Greifswald. The event also witnessed active participation from our community, with one of our members being a part of the Advisory Board for Plasma Physics of the DPG.