SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 9, 2025Interesting Engineering

Scientists use waste CO2 and microwaves to produce high-energy plasma in seconds

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Scientists have developed CO2-derived carbon nanotubes that generate high-energy plasma when exposed to microwaves from a standard microwave oven. This simple method produces plasma at 820-925°C in seconds without specialized equipment, potentially enabling easier access to plasma for applications in energy, purification, medical treatments, and space propulsion.

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