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Copper-Based Electrocatalysts for Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia.
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Materials (1996-1944) . Jun2023, Vol. 16 Issue 11, p4000. 23p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Ammonia (NH3) is a highly important industrial chemical used as fuel and fertilizer. The industrial synthesis of NH3 relies heavily on the Haber–Bosch route, which accounts for roughly 1.2% of global annual CO2 emissions. As an alternative route, the electrosynthesis of NH3 from nitrate anion (NO3−) reduction (NO3−RR) has drawn increasing attention, since NO3−RR from wastewater to produce NH3 can not only recycle waste into treasure but also alleviate the adverse effects of excessive NO3− contamination in the environment. This review presents contemporary views on the state of the art in electrocatalytic NO3− reduction over Cu-based nanostructured materials, discusses the merits of electrocatalytic performance, and summarizes current advances in the exploration of this technology using different strategies for nanostructured-material modification. The electrocatalytic mechanism of nitrate reduction is also reviewed here, especially with regard to copper-based catalysts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19961944
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Materials (1996-1944)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164214948
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16114000