SusTech Talk November 2026 - Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation (PANF) Technologies for Sustainable, Distributed Nitrogen Fertilizer Production

Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation (PANF) Technologies for Sustainable, Distributed Nitrogen Fertilizer Production with Pascal Mickelson, Lead Scientist at Arctura, Inc Date/Time: Tuesday, November 10 , 6 - 7 pm Pacific Time Abstract: Plasma-Assisted Nitrogen Fixation (PANF) technologies use low-temperature plasma to fix atmospheric nitrogen using electricity and air, bypassing traditional fossil-fuel-reliant manufacturing networks. Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer manufactured by the century-old Haber-Bosch process demands large centralized facilities, intensive natural gas feedstocks, and extreme pressure & temperature to break down atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) molecules. In contrast, PANF offers a highly selective and distributed alternative using targeted energy and cleaner chemistry.