This line of research is dedicated to the development of plasma-assisted and thermal processes for methane cracking as a low-emission alternative to Steam Methane Reforming. The goal is the production of hydrogen without direct CO₂ emissions, accompanied by the valorisation of solid carbon as a high value-added co-product. The project integrates the study of advanced catalysts and plasma-thermal coupled reactors, optimizing efficiency, stability and selectivity of the process.
Particular attention is paid to the control of the properties of the carbon produced, preferably nanostructured, for applications in battery electrodes and functional materials. The activity also includes the development of hydrogen separation and purification systems using membranes and the analysis of possible integrations with Power-to-X and CO₂ valorization supply chains. The joint approach makes it possible to transform hydrogen production into a circular, sustainable and industrially scalable platform.