Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 29, 2025
The
electrocatalytic
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(eNO
3
−RR)
represents
a
promising
approach
for
the
sustainable
production
of
ammonia
and
alleviation
environmental
pollution.
doping
metal
oxides
with
other
atoms
is
capable
regulating
physicochemical
properties
catalysts
electrochemical
applications.
Nevertheless,
no
report
in
current
literature
has
addressed
effect
position
heteroatom
on
eNO
−RR.
In
this
study,
positions
copper
ions
are
modulated
to
investigate
their
interfacial
interactions,
objective
enhancing
performance
When
Cu
confined
within
lattice,
it
regulated
electronic
structure
Fe
O
4
,
inducing
an
upward
shift
d
‐band
centre
adjusting
strength
adsorption
NO
−.
Conversely,
anchored
surface
exerted
little
influence
structure,
surface‐adsorbed
served
as
dynamically
active
site
relatively
low
coordination
number,
resulting
strong
−,
which
could
effectively
activate
reactants.
This
work
offers
novel
guideline
design
electrocatalysts
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
The
development
of
efficient
electrocatalysts
for
the
neutral
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO3–RR)
toward
ammonia
(NH3)
is
essential
to
address
environmental
issues
caused
by
NO3–
but
remains
considerably
challenging
owing
sluggish
kinetics
NO3–RR
in
media.
Herein,
we
report
subnanometric
heteroclusters
with
strongly
coupled
nickel–phosphorus
(Ni–P)
dual-active
sites
as
boost
NO3–RR.
Experimental
and
theoretical
results
reveal
that
feature
Ni–P
promotes
electron
transfer
from
Ni
P,
generating
Niδ+–Pδ−
active
pairs,
which
Niδ+
species
are
highly
Pδ−
tunes
interfacial
water
hydrogen
bonding
network
promote
dissociation
step
accelerate
proton
during
Consequently,
NO3–RR,
exhibit
a
large
NH3
yield
rate
0.61
mmol
h–1
cm–2
at
−0.8
V
versus
reversible
electrode,
2.8-
3.3-fold
larger
than
those
on
nanoparticles
clusters,
respectively,
generated
exists
NH4+
electrolytes.
This
study
offers
an
approach
boosting
electrocatalytic
reactions
multiple
intermediates
designing
sites.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: April 19, 2025
The
direct
synthesis
of
ammonia
from
nitrate
(NO3-)
reduction
in
acid
is
a
promising
approach
for
industrialization.
However,
the
difficulty
arises
intense
competition
with
inevitable
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
which
favoured
due
to
overwhelming
protons
(H+).
Here,
we
systematically
explore
and
rationally
optimize
microenvironment
using
multivariate
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
as
catalyst
adlayers
promote
nitrate-to-ammonia
conversion
acid.
With
application
tailored
positive
electrostatic
potential
generated
over
COFs,
both
mass
transfer
NO3-
H+
are
regulated
via
appropriate
interactions,
thus
realizing
priority
NO3RR
respect
HER
or
NO3--to-NO2-.
As
result,
an
NH3
yield
rate
11.01
mmol
h-1
mg-1
corresponding
Faradaic
efficiency
91.0%
attained,
solid
NH4Cl
high
purity
96.2%
directly
collected
acid;
therefore,
this
method
provides
practical
economically
valorising
wastewater
into
valuable
ammonia.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(49)
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
Abstract
Gallium
(Ga)
with
a
low
melting
point
can
serve
as
unique
metallic
solvent
in
the
synthesis
of
intermetallic
compounds
(IMCs).
The
negative
formation
enthalpy
transition
metal‐Ga
IMCs
endows
them
high
catalytic
stability.
Meanwhile,
their
tunable
crystal
structures
offer
possibility
to
tailor
configurations
active
sites
meet
requirements
for
specific
applications.
Herein,
we
present
general
method
preparing
range
IMCs,
including
Co−Ga,
Ni−Ga,
Pt−Ga,
Pd−Ga,
and
Rh−Ga
IMCs.
structurally
ordered
CoGa
body‐centered
cubic
(
bcc
)
structure
are
uniformly
dispersed
on
nitrogen‐doped
reduced
graphene
oxide
substrate
(O‐CoGa/NG)
deliver
outstanding
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO
3
RR)
performance,
making
excellent
catalysts
construct
highly
efficient
rechargeable
Zn‐NO
−
battery.
Operando
studies
theoretical
simulations
demonstrate
that
electron‐rich
environments
around
Co
atoms
enhance
adsorption
strength
*NO
intermediate
simultaneously
suppress
hydrogen,
thus
improving
NO
RR
activity
selectivity.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
The
electrochemical
transformation
of
nitrate
(NO
3
−
)
into
ammonia
(NH
holds
significant
promise
to
addresses
nitration
contamination
and
offers
a
sustainable
alternative
the
Haber–Bosch
process.
However,
sluggish
kinetics
hinders
its
large‐scale
application.
Herein,
Cu‐doped
SrRuO
synergetic
tandem
catalyst
is
designed
synthesized,
which
demonstrates
exceptional
performance
in
converting
NO
NH
.
Specifically,
this
achieves
maximum
Faradaic
efficiency
95.4%
for
production,
along
with
high
yield
rate
7196
µg
h
−1
mg
cat.
A
series
detailed
characterizations
reveals
that
doped
Cu
ions
modify
local
electronic
environment
Ru
4
d
e
g
orbital
,
thereby
facilitating
highly
efficient
electron
transfer
processes.
In
situ
delta
X‐ray
absorption
near‐edge
structure
(ΔXANES),
synchrotron
radiation‐based
Fourier
transform
infrared
(SR‐FTIR)
Raman
spectroscopy
identified
*
2
generated
on
active
sites
subsequently
hydrogenated
sites.
Combined
theoretical
studies,
it
confirmed
significantly
reduces
energy
barriers
rate‐determining
step
(
NOH),
enhancing
synthesis.
This
work
not
only
fundamental
insights
mechanisms
cation
substitution
regulating
perovskite
catalysts,
but
also
provides
promising
avenue
electro‐synthesis
ammonia.