Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2025
The
electrocatalytic
utilization
of
oxidized
nitrogen
waste
for
C-N
coupling
chemistry
is
an
exciting
research
area
with
great
potential
to
be
adopted
as
a
sustainable
method
generation
organonitrogen
molecules.
most
widely
used
reaction
reductive
amination.
In
this
work,
we
develop
alternative
electrochemical
amination
that
can
proceed
in
neutral
aqueous
electrolyte
nitrite
the
nitrogenous
reactant
and
via
oxime
intermediate.
We
selection
criterion
reduction
electrocatalysts
suited
electrosynthesis
and,
doing
so,
find
Pd
highly
efficient
catalyst
reaction,
reaching
Faradaic
efficiency
82%
at
-0.21
V
vs
reversible
hydrogen
electrode.
aliphatic
or
aromatic
structure
carbonyl
impacts
efficacy
catalyst,
substrates
leading
suppressed
formation
detrimental
alcohol.
developed
Pb/PbO
electrocatalyst
selectively
performs
electrolyte.
With
acetone
model
substrate,
demonstrate
one-pot,
two-step
conversion
isopropyl
amine
85%
yield
50%
global
efficiency.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(30)
Published: June 14, 2024
Abstract
Urea
electrosynthesis
from
co–electrolysis
of
NO
3
−
and
CO
2
(UENC)
offers
a
promising
technology
for
achieving
sustainable
efficient
urea
production.
Herein,
diatomic
alloy
catalyst
(CuPd
1
Rh
–DAA),
with
mutually
isolated
Pd
atoms
alloyed
on
Cu
substrate,
is
theoretically
designed
experimentally
confirmed
to
be
highly
active
selective
UENC
catalyst.
Combining
theoretical
computations
operando
spectroscopic
characterizations
reveals
the
synergistic
effect
–Cu
sites
promote
via
tandem
catalysis
mechanism,
where
site
triggers
early
C–N
coupling
promotes
*CO
–to–*CO
NH
steps,
while
facilitates
subsequent
protonation
step
*COOHNH
toward
formation.
Impressively,
CuPd
–DAA
assembled
in
flow
cell
presents
highest
Faradaic
efficiency
72.1%
yield
rate
53.2
mmol
h
−1
g
cat
at
−0.5
V
versus
RHE,
representing
nearly
performance
among
all
reported
catalysts.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(19)
Published: March 13, 2023
Abstract
The
electrochemical
NO
3
−
reduction
and
its
coupling
with
CO
2
can
provide
novel
clean
routes
to
synthesize
NH
urea,
respectively.
However,
their
practical
application
is
still
impeded
by
the
lack
of
efficient
catalysts
desirable
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
yield
rate.
Herein,
we
report
synthesis
molybdenum
oxide
nanoclusters
anchored
on
carbon
black
(MoO
x
/C)
as
electrocatalyst.
It
affords
an
outstanding
FE
98.14
%
rate
91.63
mg
h
−1
cat.
in
reduction.
Besides,
highest
27.7
a
maximum
urea
1431.5
μg
toward
also
achieved.
formation
electron‐rich
MoO
highly
unsaturated
metal
sites
/C
heterostructure
beneficial
for
enhanced
catalytic
performance.
Studies
mechanism
reveal
that
stabilization
*NO
*CO
NOOH
intermediates
are
critical
synthesis,
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(30)
Published: May 31, 2023
Abstract
The
conversion
of
industrial
exhaust
gases
nitrogen
oxides
into
high‐value
products
is
significantly
meaningful
for
global
environment
and
human
health.
And
green
synthesis
amino
acids
vital
biomedical
research
sustainable
development
mankind.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
an
innovative
approach
converting
nitric
oxide
(NO)
to
a
series
α‐amino
(over
13
kinds)
through
electrosynthesis
with
α‐keto
over
self‐standing
carbon
fiber
membrane
CoFe
alloy.
essential
leucine
exhibits
high
yield
115.4
μmol
h
−1
corresponding
Faradaic
efficiency
32.4
%,
gram
can
be
obtained
within
24
hours
in
lab
as
well
ultra‐long
stability
(>240
h)
the
catalyst,
which
could
convert
NO
NH
2
OH
rapidly
attacking
acid
subsequent
hydrogenation
form
acid.
In
addition,
this
method
also
suitable
other
sources
including
gaseous
or
liquidus
3
−
.
Therefore,
work
not
only
presents
promising
prospects
from
gas
nitrate‐laden
waste
water
products,
but
has
significant
implications
synthetizing
catalytic
science.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(6), P. 781 - 820
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
Thermochemical
conversion
of
fossil
resources
into
fuels,
chemicals,
and
materials
has
rapidly
increased
atmospheric
CO
2
levels,
hindering
global
efforts
toward
achieving
carbon
neutrality.
With
the
increasing
push
for
sustainability,
utilizing
electrochemical
technology
to
transform
or
biomass
value‐added
chemicals
close
cycle
with
sustainable
energy
sources
represents
a
promising
strategy.
Expanding
scope
electrosynthesis
is
prerequisite
electrification
chemical
manufacturing.
To
this
end,
constructing
C─N
bond
considered
priority.
However,
systematic
review
electrocatalytic
processes
building
bonds
using
as
not
available.
Accordingly,
highlights
research
progress
in
organic
nitrogen
compounds
from
by
coupling
reactions
view
catalytic
materials,
focusing
on
enlightenment
traditional
catalysis
understanding
basis
coupling.
The
possibility
electrocatalysis
also
examined
standpoints
activation
substrates,
site,
mechanism,
inhibition
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER).
Finally,
challenges
prospects
improved
efficiency
selectivity
future
development
are
discussed.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
synthesis
of
C–N
coupling
compounds
from
CO
2
and
nitrogenous
species
not
only
offers
an
effective
avenue
to
achieve
carbon
neutrality
reduce
environmental
pollution,
but
also
establishes
a
route
synthesize
valuable
chemicals,
such
as
urea,
amide,
amine.
This
innovative
approach
expands
the
application
range
product
categories
beyond
simple
carbonaceous
in
reduction,
which
is
becoming
rapidly
advancing
field.
review
summarizes
research
progress
urea
synthesis,
using
N
,
NO
−
3
species,
explores
emerging
trends
electrosynthesis
amide
amine
nitrogen
species.
Additionally,
future
opportunities
this
field
are
highlighted,
including
amino
acids
other
containing
bonds,
anodic
reactions
water
oxidation,
catalytic
mechanism
corresponding
reactions.
critical
captures
insights
aimed
at
accelerating
development
electrochemical
reactions,
confirming
superiority
method
over
traditional
techniques.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(10), P. 6409 - 6421
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Green
ammonia
(NH3),
made
by
using
renewable
electricity
to
split
nearly
limitless
nitrogen
(N2)
molecules,
is
a
vital
platform
molecule
and
an
ideal
fuel
drive
the
sustainable
development
of
human
society
without
carbon
dioxide
emission.
The
NH3
electrosynthesis
field
currently
faces
dilemma
low
yield
rate
efficiency;
however,
decoupling
overlapping
issues
this
area
providing
guidelines
for
its
directions
are
not
trivial
because
it
involves
complex
reaction
process
multidisciplinary
entries
(for
example,
electrochemistry,
catalysis,
interfaces,
processes,
etc.).
In
Perspective,
we
introduce
classification
scheme
based
on
process,
namely,
direct
(N2
reduction
reaction)
indirect
(Li-mediated/plasma-enabled
electrosynthesis).
This
categorization
allows
us
finely
decouple
complicated
pathways
identify
specific
rate-determining
steps/bottleneck
each
synthesis
approach
such
as
N2
activation,
H2
evolution
side
reaction,
solid-electrolyte
interphase
engineering,
plasma
etc.
We
then
present
detailed
overview
latest
progresses
solving
these
core
in
terms
whole
electrochemical
system
covering
electrocatalysts,
electrodes,
electrolytes,
electrolyzers,
Finally,
discuss
research
focuses
promising
strategies
future
with
multiscale
perspective
atomistic
mechanisms,
nanoscale
microscale
electrodes/interfaces,
macroscale
electrolyzers/processes.
It
expected
that
Perspective
will
provide
readers
in-depth
understanding
bottleneck
insightful
guidance
designing
efficient
systems.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(14), P. 9823 - 9851
Published: March 28, 2024
With
the
increasingly
serious
greenhouse
effect,
electrochemical
carbon
dioxide
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
has
garnered
widespread
attention
as
it
is
capable
of
leveraging
renewable
energy
to
convert
CO2
into
value-added
chemicals
and
fuels.
However,
performance
CO2RR
can
hardly
meet
expectations
because
diverse
intermediates
complicated
processes,
necessitating
exploitation
highly
efficient
catalysts.
In
recent
years,
with
advanced
characterization
technologies
theoretical
simulations,
exploration
catalytic
mechanisms
gradually
deepened
electronic
structure
catalysts
their
interactions
intermediates,
which
serve
a
bridge
facilitate
deeper
comprehension
structure-performance
relationships.
Transition
metal-based
(TMCs),
extensively
applied
in
CO2RR,
demonstrate
substantial
potential
for
further
modulation,
given
abundance
d
electrons.
Herein,
we
discuss
representative
feasible
strategies
modulate
catalysts,
including
doping,
vacancy,
alloying,
heterostructure,
strain,
phase
engineering.
These
approaches
profoundly
alter
inherent
properties
TMCs
interaction
thereby
greatly
affecting
rate
pathway
CO2RR.
It
believed
that
rational
design
modulation
fundamentally
provide
viable
directions
development
toward
conversion
many
other
small
molecules.