ICIEA 2025 Special Session
SS02: Plasma Science and Technology for Energy and Environmental Applications
Organized by:
Organizer 1: Linlin Zhong
Email: linlin@seu.edu.cn
Affiliation: Southeast University, China
Organizer 2: Danhua Mei
Email: danhuamei@njtech.edu.cn
Affiliation: Nanjing Tech University, China
Organizer 3: Luxiang Zhao
Affiliation: Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
This special session will explore the applications of plasma science and technology in addressing global energy and environmental challenges. Plasma-based technologies have demonstrated significant potential for advancing sustainable solutions in energy production, waste management, pollution control, and industrial processes. The session will feature cutting-edge research on plasma-assisted energy generation and innovative applications in environmental pollution treatment. Additionally, the session will delve into the intersection of plasma technologies with emerging fields like artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize energy efficiency and environmental impact. The goal of the session is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers and industry professionals to share insights, innovations, and practical applications, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration in the field of plasma science. Discussions will address both the potential and the challenges of scaling plasma-based technologies, offering a forward-looking perspective on their role in creating sustainable, energy-efficient solutions for the future.
Plasma science offers a promising avenue for solving the world’s energy and environmental issues. Plasma-based processes, which involve ionized gases, can be utilized in diverse applications including energy production, pollution control, and waste treatment. In energy, plasma technologies such as plasma-assisted combustion and fusion research provide alternatives for more efficient and cleaner energy production. On the environmental front, plasma has been used effectively for air and water purification, waste-to-energy conversion, and the degradation of hazardous substances.
Despite their promise, many plasma technologies face barriers such as high energy consumption, cost, and technical limitations. Addressing these challenges requires ongoing research and the development of new materials, computational tools, and system integration techniques. This session aims to showcase the latest advancements in plasma science, with a particular focus on bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical, large-scale applications. By bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government, the session seeks to foster collaboration and identify pathways for advancing plasma-based technologies to meet critical global needs in energy and environmental sustainability.