Electrochemical ammonia synthesis through N2 and H2O under ambient conditions: Theory, practices, and challenges for catalysts and electrolytes

H Xu, K Ithisuphalap, Y Li, S Mukherjee, J Lattimer… - Nano Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Due to its high energy density, carbon-free character, and the convenience for storage and
transportation, ammonia (NH 3) is considered as an energy vector, capable of being used …

Nitrogen reduction reaction to ammonia at ambient conditions: A short review analysis of the critical factors limiting electrocatalytic performance

F Tavella, D Giusi, C Ampelli - Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
The direct electrocatalytic production of ammonia (NH 3) from N 2 and H 2 O at ambient
conditions is one of today's chemical challenges to meet the growing industrial demand for …

Electrochemical synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen under mild conditions: current status and challenges

Y Yao, J Wang, UB Shahid, M Gu, H Wang, H Li… - Electrochemical Energy …, 2020 - Springer
The electrochemical synthesis of ammonia under mild conditions has attracted significant
interest in recent years because it can allow for the direct conversion of renewable electricity …

Towards sustainable electrochemical ammonia synthesis

R Li, W Ma, Y Liu, L Zhang, Z Zhou - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Ammonia plays a pivotal role in various sectors such as global agriculture, chemical
industries, and clean energy systems. To align with the development of a low-carbon …

Strategies to activate inert nitrogen molecules for efficient ammonia electrosynthesis: current status, challenges, and perspectives

Y Ren, C Yu, X Tan, Q Wei, Z Wang, L Ni… - Energy & …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
The electrocatalytic N2 reduction reaction (NRR) offers an alternative to the traditional Haber–
Bosch (H–B) process for the synthesis of ammonia (NH3) and has received a surge of …

Ambient ammonia electrosynthesis: current status, challenges, and perspectives

XW Lv, CC Weng, ZY Yuan - ChemSusChem, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Ammonia (NH3) electrosynthesis from atmospheric nitrogen (N2) and water is emerging as
a promising alternative to the energy‐intensive Haber–Bosch process; however, such a …

Recent progress in noble metal electrocatalysts for nitrogen-to-ammonia conversion

X Rao, M Liu, M Chien, C Inoue, J Zhang… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
The generation of ammonia by electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (eNRR) under
ambient conditions has been recognized as a promising alternative energy conversion and …

Electrochemical ammonia synthesis: mechanistic understanding and catalyst design

H Shen, C Choi, J Masa, X Li, J Qiu, Y Jung, Z Sun - Chem, 2021 - cell.com
NH 3 production is dependent on the century-old Haber-Bosch process, which is energy and
capital intensive and relies on H 2 from steam reforming, hence, contributing to greenhouse …

Current progress of electrocatalysts for ammonia synthesis through electrochemical nitrogen reduction under ambient conditions

A Liu, Y Yang, X Ren, Q Zhao, M Gao, W Guan… - …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Ammonia, one of the most important chemicals and carbon‐free energy carriers, is mainly
produced by the traditional Haber–Bosch process operated at high pressure and …

Recent progress in the electrochemical ammonia synthesis under ambient conditions

R Zhao, H Xie, L Chang, X Zhang, X Zhu, X Tong… - EnergyChem, 2019 - Elsevier
Ammonia not only serves as a building block for nitrogen-rich fertilizer, but offers a carbon-
free energy carrier. At present, industrial ammonia synthesis is dominated by the Hablocker …