Recent advances in electrocatalysts for efficient nitrate reduction to ammonia

D Liu, L Qiao, S Peng, H Bai, C Liu… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Ammonia as an irreplaceable chemical has been widely demanded to keep the sustainable
development of the modern society. However, its industrial production consumes huge …

Electrochemical nitrate reduction: ammonia synthesis and the beyond

Y Xiong, Y Wang, J Zhou, F Liu, F Hao… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Natural nitrogen cycle has been severely disrupted by anthropogenic activities. The overuse
of N‐containing fertilizers induces the increase of nitrate level in surface and ground waters …

Unveiling cutting‐edge developments in electrocatalytic nitrate‐to‐ammonia conversion

H Zhang, H Wang, X Cao, M Chen, Y Liu… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The excessive enrichment of nitrate in the environment can be converted into ammonia
(NH3) through electrochemical processes, offering significant implications for modern …

Enhanced electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia on cobalt oxide nanosheets via multiscale defect modulation

F Zhao, G Hai, X Li, Z Jiang, H Wang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The traditional Haber-Bosch process synthesizes ammonia subjecting to harsh
process conditions and high energy consumption, and the nitrate pollution is a common …

Recent progress in ammonia synthesis based on photoelectrocatalysis

P Li, Y Liu, MA Mushtaq, D Yan - Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) ammonia synthesis from nitrogen and water is a promising
approach for energy development and N-neutralization goal under mild conditions. Although …

Photoelectrochemical N2‐to‐NH3 Fixation with High Efficiency and Rates via Optimized Si‐Based System at Positive Potential versus Li0/+

X Zhang, Y Lyu, H Zhou, J Zheng, A Huang… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
As a widely used commodity chemical, ammonia is critical for producing nitrogen‐containing
fertilizers and serving as the promising zero‐carbon energy carrier. Photoelectrochemical …

In situ/operando methods for understanding electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction

H Wang, J Huang, J Cai, Y Wei, A Cao, B Liu… - Small …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
With the development of industrial and agricultural, a large amount of nitrate is produced,
which not only disrupts the natural nitrogen cycle, but also endangers public health. Among …

Construction of Frustrated Lewis Pair Sites in CeO2–C/BiVO4 for Photoelectrochemical Nitrate Reduction

H Bai, F Wang, Q Ding, W Xie, H Li, G Zheng… - Inorganic …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Photoelectrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (PEC NIRR) could convert the harmful
pollutant nitrate (NO3–) to high-value-added ammonia (NH3) under mild conditions …

Au Nanocrystals Modified Holey PtTeAu Metallene Heteronanostructures for Plasmon‐Enhanced Nitrate Electroreduction

QL Hong, B Sun, X Ai, XL Tian, FM Li… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Ammonia (NH3) is an essential chemical for agricultural production and a promising next‐
generation hydrogen‐rich fuel. The electrocatalytic nitrate (NO3−) reduction reaction …

Nanostructured hybrid catalysts empower the artificial leaf for solar-driven ammonia production from nitrate

C Han, C Li, JA Yuwono, Z Liu, K Sun… - Energy & …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Converting solar energy into chemicals and fuels through photoelectrocatalytic (PEC)
process is challenging but holds significant potential for advancing sustainable …