ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1672 - 1683
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
The
electrochemical
nitrate
reduction
reaction
to
ammonia
(NRA)
is
gaining
increasing
attention
as
an
eco-friendly
approach
convert
harmful
pollutants
into
high-value
product
ammonia.
NRA
involves
two
critical
rate-determining
steps:
hydrogenation
of
the
*NO
and
*NOH
intermediates.
composite
Ni
Cu
has
been
demonstrated
exhibit
synergistic
catalytic
effects;
however,
research
on
combination
CuO
remains
limited.
Herein,
advanced
Ni-doped
copper
oxide
catalyst
with
a
hollow
square
morphology
(Ni–CuO)
reported
Faradaic
efficiency
95.26%
at
−0.8
V
vs
RHE
high
yield
rate
0.94
mmol
h–1
cm–2,
demonstrating
selectivity
stability.
Complementary
analyses
that
active
hydrogen
generated
sites
facilitates
*NOx
adsorbed
sites.
Theoretical
computations
further
confirm
thermodynamic
viability
this
bimetallic
mechanism.
Furthermore,
Al–NO3–
battery
open-circuit
voltage
was
constructed
by
using
Ni–CuO
cathode.
This
work
presents
synergistically
modulated
for
complex
processes
introduces
highly
efficient
capable
simultaneous
NH3
synthesis
electrical
energy
conversion,
underscoring
its
potential
in
catalysis
development
chemical
industries.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(50)
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
Zinc-nitrate
batteries
can
integrate
energy
supply,
ammonia
electrosynthesis,
and
sewage
disposal
into
one
electrochemical
device.
However,
current
zinc-nitrate
still
severely
suffer
from
the
limited
density
poor
rechargeability.
Here,
we
report
synthesis
of
tetraphenylporphyrin
(tpp)-modified
heterophase
(amorphous/crystalline)
rhodium-copper
alloy
metallenes
(RhCu
M-tpp).
Using
RhCu
M-tpp
as
a
bifunctional
catalyst
for
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 16205 - 16213
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
The
electrochemical
reduction
of
nitrate
ions
to
valuable
ammonia
enables
the
recovery
pollutants
from
industrial
wastewater,
thereby
synchronously
balancing
nitrogen
cycle
and
achieving
NH3
production.
However,
currently
reported
electrocatalysts
still
suffer
low
yield
rate,
Faradaic
inefficiency,
partial
current
density.
Herein,
a
strategy
based
on
regulation
d-band
center
by
Ru
doping
is
presented
boost
Theoretical
calculations
unravel
that
dopant
in
Ni
metal–organic
framework
shifts
neighboring
sites
upward,
optimizing
adsorption
strength
N-intermediates,
resulting
greatly
enhanced
reaction
performance.
synthesized
Ru-doped
rod
array
electrode
delivers
rate
1.31
mmol
h–1
cm–2
efficiency
91.5%
at
−0.6
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode,
as
well
good
cycling
stability.
In
view
multielectron
transfer
electrocatalytic
activity,
Zn-NO3–
battery
assembled
this
Zn
anode,
which
high
open-circuit
voltage
1.421
maximum
output
power
density
4.99
mW
cm–2,
demonstrating
potential
application
value.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(27)
Published: April 23, 2024
Electrocatalytic
reduction
of
nitrate
to
ammonia
provides
a
green
alternate
the
Haber-Bosch
method,
yet
it
suffers
from
sluggish
kinetics
and
low
yield
rate.
The
follows
tandem
reaction
nitrite
subsequent
hydrogenation
generate
ammonia,
Faraday
efficiency
(FE)
is
limited
by
competitive
hydrogen
evolution
reaction.
Herein,
we
design
heterostructure
catalyst
remedy
above
issues,
which
consists
Ni
nanosphere
core
Ni(OH)
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 2682 - 2685
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Electrochemical
NO
3
−
reduction
to
NH
is
insignificant
for
practical
applications.
Instead,
contaminants
should
be
converted
into
N
2
,
recycled
chemicals,
or
coupled
with
CO
produce
value-added
fertilizers
if
applicable.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(32)
Published: May 29, 2024
Abstract
Electrochemical
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO
3
RR)
is
a
promising
approach
to
achieve
remediation
of
nitrate‐polluted
wastewater
and
sustainable
production
ammonia.
However,
it
still
restricted
by
the
low
activity,
selectivity
Faraday
efficiency
for
ammonia
synthesis.
Herein,
we
propose
an
effective
strategy
modulate
electrolyte
microenvironment
in
electrical
double
layer
(EDL)
mediating
alkali
metal
cations
enhance
NO
RR
performance.
Taking
bulk
Cu
as
model
catalyst,
experimental
study
reveals
that
−
‐to‐NH
performance
different
electrolytes
follows
trend
Li
+
<Cs
<Na
<K
.
Theoretical
studies
illustrate
proton
transport
rate
activity
rate‐determining
step
2
)
increase
order
The
cation
effects
are
also
general
two
typical
nanostructured
catalysts
including
copper/cuprous
oxide
nickel
phosphides,
achieving
near‐100
%
Faradaic
over
99
conversion
NH
Furthermore,
demonstrate
can
be
converted
high‐purity
4
Cl
catalyst
K
‐containing
electrolyte.
EES Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 727 - 752
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
provides
an
overview
of
Cu-based
catalysts
for
electrocatalytic
nitrate
reduction
to
ammonia.
It
encompasses
materials,
reaction
mechanisms,
analysis
methods
and
insights
into
the
practical
applications
economic
prospects.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(36)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Facilitating
equilibrium
in
the
nitrogen
cycle,
electrochemical
nitrate
reduction
(NitRR)
to
ammonia
stands
as
a
carbon‐free
method
for
synthesis.
Copper‐based
catalysts,
renowned
NitRR,
face
hurdle
supplying
sufficient
hydrogen
radicals
(*H)
efficient
hydrogenation
of
NitRR
intermediates.
Addressing
this,
NiMoO
4
is
leveraged
an
excellent
*H
donor,
synergistically
coupling
it
with
copper‐based
catalyst.
The
work
introduces
high‐performance
/CuO
nanowire
(NW)/Copper
foam
(CF)
catalyst
achieving
remarkable
Faraday
efficiency
(FE)
98.8%
and
yield
0.8221
mmol
cm
−2
h
−1
.
Operating
at
−0.2
V
versus
reversible
electrode
(vs
RHE)
H‐type
electrolytic
cell,
demonstrates
exceptional
stability
over
20
h.
Additionally,
air
stripping
process
enables
collection
NH
Cl
products,
offering
practical
avenue
converting
waste
nitrates
into
valuable
products.
In‐depth
situ
electrochemistry
density‐functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
affirm
transformation
CuO
Cu/Cu
2
O
during
electrocatalytic
process.
catalyzes
conversion
nitrite,
while
,
serving
facilitates
deoxidation
other
N
intermediates
on
surface,
effectively
driving
ammonia.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 4582 - 4593
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
synergistic
catalysis
effect
based
on
CoP
and
Cu
3
P
dual-function
active
sites
is
proposed
to
understand
the
mechanism
of
hydrogen
(*H)
adsorbed
intermediates
(*NO
x
)
during
water-splitting
nitrate
reduction.