Electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia using copper-based electrocatalysts
Next Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100125 - 100125
Published: April 25, 2024
Ammonia
(NH3)
is
an
ideal
green
fuel
with
high
energy
density
and
plays
indispensable
role
in
fertilizer
production.
Electrochemical
reduction
of
nitrate
(NO3–),
a
toxic
pollutant
groundwater,
has
shown
promising
as
viable
approach
to
converting
waste
into
valuable
NH3
under
ambient
conditions,
offering
alternative
the
energy-intensive
Haber-Bosch
process.
Due
their
efficiency,
copper
(Cu)-based
materials
have
great
potential
electrocatalysts
for
NO3–
reaction
(NO3–RR)
NH3.
In
this
review,
we
provide
comprehensive
summary
fundamental
principles
underlying
over
Cu-based
discuss
various
strategies
enhance
performance
reduction,
including
facets,
morphologies,
size,
surface
functionalization,
compositional
engineering,
defect
engineering.
We
also
delve
relationship
between
electrocatalytic
structure
characteristics
thoroughly
examine
mechanism
involved
NO3–RR.
Furthermore,
highlight
existing
challenges
prospective
paths
forward
area
study.
This
review
offers
insights
guidance
strategic
design
optimization
NO3–RR
applications.
Language: Английский
Enhanced electrocatalytic nitrate reduction and energy conversion through Zn-Nitrate battery by Cu3P@Co(OH)2/CF heterostructure catalyst
Yue Jin,
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Sun Liping,
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Wang Yue-chen
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et al.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
71, P. 820 - 830
Published: May 24, 2024
Language: Английский
Electrodeposited P‐Doped CuNi Alloy from Deep Eutectic Solvent for Efficient and Selective Nitrate‐to‐Ammonia Electroreduction
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Electrochemical
nitrate
reduction
reaction
(NO3RR)
offers
a
promising
alternative
for
ammonia
production
using
electricity
generated
from
renewable
energy
sources.
Active
electrocatalysts
with
high
selectivity
and
yield
are
required
to
selectively
catalyze
NO3RR
ammonia.
Here,
P-doped
Cu0.51Ni0.49
alloy
thin
films
electrodeposited
deep
eutectic
solvent
of
choline
chloride-ethylene
glycol
(ChCl/EG).
The
P-Cu0.51Ni0.49
produces
1616.94
µg
h-1
cm-2
at
-0.55
VRHE
(V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode),
Faradaic
efficiency
98.38%
97.84%
-0.25
VRHE,
much
better
than
the
P-Ni
P-Cu
prepared
under
similar
condition.
rate,
originated
number
electrochemically
active
sites
more
facile
kinetics.
Mechanistic
study
density
functional
theory
calculation
proves
that
exhibits
higher
conductivity
NO3
-
adsorption
compared
P-Cu,
induced
by
electron
interaction.
Characterizations
after
cycling
show
crystallinity
decreases,
content
divalent
metal
ions
increases
surface.
is
an
stable
material
electrocatalyze
in
neutral
aqueous
solutions.
Language: Английский
New strategy for the enhanced electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate: Construction of charge polarization by interfacial engineering
Yiying Li,
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Ting Su,
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Guodong Chai
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et al.
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
693, P. 137673 - 137673
Published: April 22, 2025
Language: Английский
Ultra-fast Joule heating synthesis of homogeneous copper-based bimetallic catalysts for electrochemical nitrate-to-ammonium reduction in wastewater treatment
Separation and Purification Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 133312 - 133312
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Optimizing Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia via Modulating Adsorption–Desorption Dynamics with High-Entropy CuNiCoZnMn Alloy Catalysts
Kun Zhang,
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Zunjie Zhang,
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Tianfang Yang
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et al.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(33), P. 43526 - 43534
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
NO3RR
synthesis
of
ammonia
is
a
complex
eight-electron
reaction
involving
multiple
steps
and
intermediates,
in
which
NO3–
adsorption
NH3
desorption
are
crucial.
The
Cu-based
high
entropy
quinary
alloy
catalyst
has
good
surface
ability
for
the
reduction
nitric
acid
to
ammonia.
Here,
catalytic
sites
were
coordinated
by
constructing
CuNiCoZnMn
alloys
adjust
electronic
structure
facilitate
substrate
thus
optimize
whole
path.
Based
on
ternary
CuNiCo,
introduction
Zn
element
continues
reduce
energy
barrier,
Mn
enhance
initial
so
that
target
product
can
be
quickly
held
released
accelerate
production
yield
Faraday
efficiency
obtained
reached
723.7
μmol
h–1
cm–2
96.6%,
respectively,
at
−0.35
V
vs
RHE
potential.
density
functional
theory
calculations
showed
(NO3–
*NO3–)
adsorption-free
change
(*NH3
NH3)
desorption-free
−2.50,
0.072
eV,
significantly
better
than
those
CuNiC
quaternary
CuNiCoZn
−2.02,
0.544
eV
−1.97,
0.217
eV.
Language: Английский
Au-modified Cu2O nanocubes for light-enhanced nitrate electroreduction to ammonia
Yi-Ting Yang,
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Xiaohui Wang,
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Ze‐Nong Zhang
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et al.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(43), P. 29969 - 29977
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
As
an
alternative
to
the
traditional
ammonia
(NH
3
)
synthesis
method,
electrochemical
reduction
reaction
of
nitrate
(NO
−
RR)
for
NH
production
not
only
mitigates
pollution
but
also
yields
economically
valuable
.
Language: Английский