Publications
Paper on the cover of "Plasma Processes und Polymers"
The paper by Eloise Mestre, Inna Orel, Daniel Henze, Laura Chauvet, Sebastian Burhenn, Sebastien Dozias, Fabienne Brule-Morabito, Judith Golda and Claire Douat made it onto the cover of the renowned journal Plasma Processes and Polymers. This covers the interdisciplinary field of low-temperature plasma science. Congratulations to the authors!
Outgoing research stay
Laboratory stay in the USA
As part of his PhD, PhD student David Steuer (project A6) is spending nine weeks at the Sandia Plasma Research Facility (PRF) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Researchers can apply at PRF to submit project ideas. After a successful review process, there is then the option of using one of the excellently equipped laboratories or handing over the experiment to the cooperation partner.
The PRF also offers simulation capacities. In David's project, atomic oxygen densities are to be measured within a microcavity plasma array. A state-of-the-art picosecond laser system from the PRF can be used for this purpose.
The stay was funded by the Research School of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (PRINT programme) and the CRC 1316.
Scientific exchange
Visit of Prof. Renato Montagnolli
Prof. Renato Montagnolli, a researcher from São Paulo State University, enriched our Collaborative Research Center with his visit from March 8th to March 19th. Professor Montagnolli's visit was made possible by a Research School Travel Grant, and co-funded by the Collaborative Research Center 1316. The main focus of his trip was to plan a joint project aimed at developing "green" pathways of protein immobilization for our plasma-driven biocatalysis.
During his stay, we had the opportunity to present our biocatalysis setup to Professor Montagnolli and demonstrate the whole process from protein purification to protein application under plasma. This interaction allowed us to jointly plan and refine important steps for the effective implementation of our project.
Another aim of his visit was to promote collaboration with future scientists. For this reason, we also targeted Bachelor students to raise awareness of the opportunities within the CRC. The SFB funding offers the chance for one person to go to Brazil for several months to test the various immobilization techniques and bring a fruitful exchange between the Research Centers.
Pupil's project week
Eventful project week full of physics and research
This year's schoolgirl project week took place at the RUB from March 25 to 28.
In addition to exciting workshops and experiments, the schoolgirls attended a lecture by Dr. Niklas Fornefeld on the topic of "Thermal radiation 'Is light light?' - From sunburn to trash TV", experienced current research at the RUB in laboratory tours and traveled through the vastness of space in the Zeiss Planetarium Bochum.
The highlights also included having breakfast together, lunch in the canteen and experiencing university life. This also served as an opportunity for exchange between the participants and the students.
The final event was the fiercely contested physics duel and the award ceremony for the winners. Everyone was then rewarded with a well-earned pizza!
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 second-place ranking of the most-read papers is clear proof of the relevance and influence of this research on the professional community.
Congratulations to the authors!