Plasma Furnace offers new research capabilities
27 February 2026
Plasma Furnace offers new research capabilities
Microwave plasma technology is a method of generating and controlling plasma using microwave-frequency electromagnetic radiation. It produces clean, stable, high-density plasma without electrodes, enabling highly controlled chemical reactions that would be difficult or impossible using conventional heating.
Our 6kW microwave plasma rig is used for R&D, pilot scale processing, niche manufacturing, and specialised material treatment. It is used for research and process development across clean energy, advanced materials, and sustainable chemical processing.
The rig provides an opportunity to:
• Experimentally map performance limits
• Optimise operating parameters
• Evaluate plasma–gas–material interactions
This makes it particularly suitable for use where plasma-enabled solutions may offer efficiency, decarbonisation, or materials performance advantages. This includes:
• Feasibility studies
• Research projects
• Innovation programmes
• Industrial problem-solving
Applications
Semiconductor & Electronics Materials Processing
The rig offers opportunities for laboratory scale plasma process development
for:
• Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD)
• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)
• Low Pressure Chemical Vapour Deposition (LPCVD)
• Plasma etching & surface activation
Advanced Materials & Surface Engineering
The rig supports advanced materials and surface treatments research including high purity, electrode free, stable plasmas ideal for:
• Nanomaterial synthesis
• Thin film coatings
• Surface cleaning / modification / functionalisation
Hydrogen Production & Methane Pyrolysis
Microwave plasma driven pyrolysis is emerging as a low carbon hydrogen production method.The rig is suitable for:
• Research and development of plasma pyrolysis
• Pilot scale methane/biogas hydrogen projects
• Production of carbon black by product
CO₂ Conversion & Environmental Remediation
The rig offers a testing route for plasma units for CO₂ conversion and environmental applications. It can dissociate CO₂ and other gases with high efficiency, offering potential in:
• CO₂ reduction and syngas generation
• Pollution control / VOC destruction
• Waste gas conversion
Fusion Research
High power microwave systems are essential for fusion. The 6kW rig is suitable for:
• Plasma diagnostics testing
• Material interaction studies
• Prototype component development
Academic & Collaborative Research
Microwave plasma technology is important in chemical processing, materials, and plasma science research. The rig offers opportunities for:
• Contract and collaborative research
• Training programmes
• Plasma-based reaction engineering studies
Waste Processing & Plasma Conversion
To support advanced plasma waste conversion (including smaller pilot systems) the rig can be used for:
• Plasma gasification experiments
• Small scale hazardous waste destruction studies
• Syngas generation research
Microwave plasma is a scalable enabling technology for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable chemical processing.
If you're exploring plasma-enabled innovation, we welcome collaboration conversations.
Contact us at: enquiries@mpiuk.com
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27 February 2026
