Dichalcogenides as Emerging Electrocatalysts for Efficient Ammonia Synthesis: A Focus on Mechanisms and Theoretical Potentials
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Developing
sustainable
technologies
for
ammonia
production
through
electrochemical
reactions
offers
a
promising
alternative
by
leveraging
renewable
energy
sources
to
produce
under
ambient
conditions.
These
methods
include
nitrogen
reduction
reaction
(NRR),
nitric
oxide
(NORR),
nitrite
(NO
2
RR),
and
nitrate
3
RR).
Optimizing
efficiency
(EE)
in
synthesis
has
become
increasingly
crucial
as
commercialization
approaches.
Herein,
this
work
comprehensive
study
of
system
EE
improvements
the
theoretical
voltage
calculations
based
on
pH
expansion
bifunctional
catalysts
like
transition
metal
dichalcogenides
(TMDs),
which
can
efficiently
catalyze
oxygen
evolution
(OER)
synthesis.
The
review
summarizes
pH‐dependent
redox
potential
Pourbaix
diagrams
NRR,
NO
RR,
offering
insights
into
potential‐pH
regions
where
oxides
are
reduced
NH
.
Incorporating
design
enables
researchers
minimize
losses
better
improve
overall
performance.
Finally,
wraps
up
exploring
roles
TMD
different
mechanisms
identifying
areas
improvement.
broader
impact
lies
its
transform
alignment
with
global
efforts
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Language: Английский
Balancing Hydrogen Evolution and Hydrogenation Reaction via Facet Engineering for Efficient Conversion of Nitrate to Ammonia in Actual Wastewater
Wenye Zhong,
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Yan Chen,
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Peiyan Chen
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et al.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
Due
to
the
competitive
relationship
between
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO
3
−
RR)
and
hydrogen
evolution
(HER),
conventional
approach
improve
Faradaic
efficiency
is
select
a
catalyst
without
HER
activity.
Nevertheless,
such
strategy
not
only
limits
application
of
catalysts
in
NO
RR,
but
also
causes
insufficient
source,
thereby
sacrificing
ammonia
yield
rate.
We
believe
that
should
be
excluded
from
hydrogenation
reduction.
Herein,
taking
traditional
water
electrolysis
material
Co
O
4
as
model
system,
we
reveal
oxygen
vacancies
on
crystal
facet
can
greatly
promote
dissociation
capture
intermediate
for
successfully
shifting
pathway
hydrogenation.
Beyond
development,
construct
hybrid
reactor
achieve
an
recovery
rate
1216.8
g‐N
m
−2
d
−1
nuclear
industry
wastewater
with
ultra‐high
concentration.
This
study
breaks
through
limitation
which
provides
significant
insight
into
designing
mechanism.
Language: Английский
Shifting hydrogenation pathway via electronic activation for efficient nitrate electroreduction to ammonia in sewages
Wenye Zhong,
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Xuepeng Xiang,
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Peiyan Chen
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et al.
Chem Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101182 - 101182
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
The charge redistribution induced by Cu-Co bimetallic synergies efficiently promotes electrochemical reduction to ammonia
Yi Li,
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Shiyin Ji,
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Yong Fan
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et al.
Applied Surface Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 162950 - 162950
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Balancing Hydrogen Evolution and Hydrogenation Reaction via Facet Engineering for Efficient Conversion of Nitrate to Ammonia in Actual Wastewater
Wenye Zhong,
No information about this author
Yan Chen,
No information about this author
Peiyan Chen
No information about this author
et al.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 12, 2025
Abstract
Due
to
the
competitive
relationship
between
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO
3
−
RR)
and
hydrogen
evolution
(HER),
conventional
approach
improve
Faradaic
efficiency
is
select
a
catalyst
without
HER
activity.
Nevertheless,
such
strategy
not
only
limits
application
of
catalysts
in
NO
RR,
but
also
causes
insufficient
source,
thereby
sacrificing
ammonia
yield
rate.
We
believe
that
should
be
excluded
from
hydrogenation
reduction.
Herein,
taking
traditional
water
electrolysis
material
Co
O
4
as
model
system,
we
reveal
oxygen
vacancies
on
crystal
facet
can
greatly
promote
dissociation
capture
intermediate
for
successfully
shifting
pathway
hydrogenation.
Beyond
development,
construct
hybrid
reactor
achieve
an
recovery
rate
1216.8
g‐N
m
−2
d
−1
nuclear
industry
wastewater
with
ultra‐high
concentration.
This
study
breaks
through
limitation
which
provides
significant
insight
into
designing
mechanism.
Language: Английский
Recent Progress in Cobalt‐Based Electrocatalysts for Efficient Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction Reaction
Xiangfei Meng,
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Xinyi Tan,
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Yan Ma
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et al.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Abstract
Electrochemical
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO
3
−
RR)
provides
a
sustainable
and
efficient
way
to
producing
ammonia
at
ambient
condition
denitrifying
wastewater.
However,
NO
RR
is
still
confronted
with
some
barriers
present,
because
of
the
sluggish
kinetics
competitive
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
Particularly,
it
requires
highly
robust
selective
electrocatalysts,
which
steers
complex
multistep
reactions
toward
process.
Among
various
Co‐based
electrocatalysts
demonstrate
rapid
kinetics,
steady
catalytic
performance,
suppressive
impact
on
HER
for
RR,
attracting
more
attention.
In
this
review,
focused
Cobalt‐based
design
corresponding
strategies
are
summarized.
detail,
these
can
be
concisely
classified
into
five
categories,
including
oxides
hydroxides,
alloys,
metal,
heteroatom‐doped
materials,
metal
organic
frameworks
derivatives.
Each
category
extensively
discussed,
its
concepts
ideas
clearly
conveyed
through
appropriate
illustrations
figures.
Finally,
scientific
technological
challenges
as
well
promising
constructing
system
in
future
discussed.
It
expected
that
review
provide
valuable
insights
guidance
rational
ultimately
advancing
their
applications
industrial
scenario
high
current
density,
stability,
energy
efficiency.
Language: Английский
Active Hydrogen Enrichment on Cu6Sn5‐type High Entropy Intermetallics for Efficient Nitrate Reduction Reaction
Ziwei Xiang,
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Ying‐Rui Lu,
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Ling-Hu Meng
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et al.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 6, 2025
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO
3
RR)
provides
a
feasible
strategy
for
green
ammonia
production
and
the
treatment
of
pollution
in
wastewater.
The
generation
active
hydrogen
(H*)
plays
an
important
role
improving
selectivity,
yield
rate,
Faradaic
efficiency
products.
Here,
structurally
ordered
nanoporous
Cu
6
Sn
5
‐type
high
entropy
intermetallics
(HEI)
with
extremely
superior
performance
toward
NO
RR
is
demonstrated.
optimal
(Cu
0.25
Ni
Fe
Co
)
HEI
delivers
NH
97.09
±
1.15%
excellent
stability
120
h
at
industrial
level
current
density
1
A
cm
−2
,
accordingly
directly
converting
‒
to
high‐purity
(NH
4
2
HPO
near‐unity
efficiency.
Theoretical
calculations
combined
experimental
results
reveal
that
multi‐site
nature
can
simultaneously
promote
water
dissociation,
reduce
reaction‐free
energy
hydrogenation
process,
suppress
evolution.
This
work
design
precious‐metal‐free
sustainable
synthesis
paves
insights
into
H*
enrichment
mechanism.
Language: Английский
Ammonia and formate cosynthesis via nitrate electroreduction combined with methanol electrooxidation over nitrogen-doped carbon-encapsulated nickel iron phosphide
Zongyi Wang,
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Jiuli Chang,
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Zhiyong Gao
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et al.
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Nitrate–methanol
co-electrolysis
by
the
pairwise
cathodic
NO
3
RR
and
anodic
MOR
is
a
viable
way
to
coproduce
ammonia
(NH
)
formate
via
gentle,
sustainable
energy-saving
“E-refining”
“E-reforming”
means.
Language: Английский
Metal‐Organic Frameworks for Advanced Electrochemical Ammonia Production in Water
Zhiwei Wang,
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Zeying Yang,
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Ken‐ichi Otake
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et al.
ChemElectroChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Abstract
Sustainable
ammonia
synthesis,
a
key
focus
in
electrochemistry,
has
seen
significant
advancements
with
the
emergence
of
Metal‐Organic
Frameworks
(MOFs).
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
recent
strides
MOF‐based
materials
for
green
production,
reflecting
urgency
to
develop
eco‐friendly
and
energy‐efficient
chemical
commodities.
It
explores
reaction
mechanisms,
emphasizing
importance
structure‐performance
relationships
MOF
optimization
design
electrocatalysts,
including
metal
node
engineering
hybrid
materials.
The
also
highlights
in‐situ
characterization
techniques
that
are
crucial
understanding
catalytic
activity.
establishes
correlation
between
features,
synthesis
methods,
material
performance,
showcasing
their
potential
catalysis.
Finally,
it
identifies
challenges
future
directions
MOFs
aiming
inspire
innovation
towards
sustainable
economically
viable
processes.
Language: Английский