Plasma catalysis is an emerging field combining plasma activation with catalytic materials to convert molecules with strong chemical bonds. This perspective discusses how expertise in thermal catalysis can be applied to plasma catalysis, focusing on testing methods, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Key points include the importance of non-porous catalysts, temperature control, and minimizing reversed reactions. Plasma-catalytic studies often aim for conversions beyond thermodynamic equilibrium, which can obscure kinetic data. The relationship between kinetics and thermodynamics is explored using CO₂ decomposition and ammonia synthesis as examples. Plasma activation can lower activation barriers and influence reaction rates through molecular excitation. However, plasma-catalysis with high-temperature catalysts is discouraged due to strong adsorption. Experimental challenges include low energy efficiency and complex interactions between catalysts and plasma. The paper emphasizes the need for rigorous characterization, proper kinetic models, and understanding of plasma-activated species. It also highlights the importance of in-situ and operando characterization for accurate performance assessment. The analysis of CO₂ dissociation and ammonia synthesis shows how plasma activation affects reaction mechanisms and equilibrium. The study concludes that plasma catalysis offers new opportunities but requires careful consideration of thermodynamic and kinetic factors to achieve efficient and sustainable chemical processes.Plasma catalysis is an emerging field combining plasma activation with catalytic materials to convert molecules with strong chemical bonds. This perspective discusses how expertise in thermal catalysis can be applied to plasma catalysis, focusing on testing methods, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Key points include the importance of non-porous catalysts, temperature control, and minimizing reversed reactions. Plasma-catalytic studies often aim for conversions beyond thermodynamic equilibrium, which can obscure kinetic data. The relationship between kinetics and thermodynamics is explored using CO₂ decomposition and ammonia synthesis as examples. Plasma activation can lower activation barriers and influence reaction rates through molecular excitation. However, plasma-catalysis with high-temperature catalysts is discouraged due to strong adsorption. Experimental challenges include low energy efficiency and complex interactions between catalysts and plasma. The paper emphasizes the need for rigorous characterization, proper kinetic models, and understanding of plasma-activated species. It also highlights the importance of in-situ and operando characterization for accurate performance assessment. The analysis of CO₂ dissociation and ammonia synthesis shows how plasma activation affects reaction mechanisms and equilibrium. The study concludes that plasma catalysis offers new opportunities but requires careful consideration of thermodynamic and kinetic factors to achieve efficient and sustainable chemical processes.