Plasma nanoscience could help tackle the challenge faced by the world today regarding creation and storage of energy by conducting more research in this field.
Plasma can be used to process and create nanomaterials for specific applications in energy conversion, IT, electronics and health care. The nanomaterials can be created in a faster, simpler, cost-effective and eco-friendly manner with efficient use of energy.
Plasma is an ionized gas at temperatures ranging from as low as few tens to thousands of Kelvin. It can produce carbon nanotubes leading to special properties in dimension, structure and size. Plasma can change the method of production, storage and transfer of energy.
Scientists have questioned plasma’s ability to control matter and energy due to its unpredictable nature. Professor Kostya Ostrikov, a scientist at the Plasma Nanoscience Centre Australia, points out that plasma can be controlled to fundamental levels. He emphasizes the need for more research in the field of plasma nanoscience, stating that plasmas and processes to suit application-specific nanomaterials can be found. The scientist has highlighted the potential of plasma nanoscience in the Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, published by the Institute of Physics.
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