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Methane pyrolysis for hydrogen and carbon black
The growing demands of low-carbon solutions
Methane pyrolysis is rapidly gaining traction as a technology to produce low-carbon hydrogen without directly emitting CO₂.
Microwave plasma as a new industrial alternative
Methane plasmalysis by microwave plasma offers a CO₂-free route simultaneously producing two high-value outputs. Each metric ton of hydrogen comes with approximately 3 tons of solid carbon in the form of carbon black or specialty materials — making both streams key economic levers. SSairem addresses this application with PlasmaSpin, a dedicated microwave plasma source designed for methane plasmalysis reactors, paired with its associated solid-state generator.
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Key advantages of microwave plasma
Homogeneous and stable plasma
Our technologies generate highly uniform plasma, ensuring consistent treatment conditions and improved process repeatability.
High ionization efficiency
High ionization density enables enhanced reaction kinetics, optimized yields, and improved process performance.
Scalable multi-source architecture
Multi-source integration enables wide and uniform plasma distribution, supporting large-area processing and seamless industrial scale-up.
Efficient power transfer
Direct energy coupling minimizes power losses, ensuring high energy efficiency and stable plasma generation
Everything You Need to Know: How Microwave Plasma can be a key solution for producing Hydrogen and Carbon Black via Methane Pyrolysis?
Methane plasmalysis is the decomposition of methane (CH₄) by microwave plasma into hydrogen (H₂) and solid carbon, without producing CO₂. It is a clean alternative to conventional hydrogen production methods such as steam methane reforming (SMR).
Turquoise hydrogen is hydrogen produced by methane pyrolysis or plasmalysis. Unlike grey or blue hydrogen, it generates no gaseous CO₂ emissions, making it one of the most promising low-carbon hydrogen pathways.
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PLASMASPIN RANGE
Discover Sairem’s PlasmaSpin sources
PlasmaSpin is Sairem’s atmospheric pressure microwave plasma source specifically designed for methane plasmalysis applications.
PlasmaSpin is available in two versions to accompany integrators at every stage of their project:
- 2450 MHz version : designed for scientific investigations and process experimentation, enabling researchers to characterize and optimize plasma conditions before scaling up.
- 915 MHz – 100 kW version — a high-power configuration allowing system integrators to run full-scale demonstrations and validate their process before transitioning to industrial deployment.
Sairem supplies the PlasmaSpin source together with its associated solid-state generator, providing a reliable and controllable microwave power solution.