SnNb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>6</sub>nanosheets for the electrocatalytic NRR: dual-active-center mechanism of Nb<sub>3c</sub>and Sn<sub>4c</sub>–Nb<sub>5c</sub>dimer
Xiaotian Li, Ye Tian, Xiaomiao Wang, Yali Guo, Ke Chu
Abstract
The foordite SnNb 2 O 6 nanosheets deliver a high NRR activity and selectivity, attributed to the synergistic effect of Nb 3c and Sn 4c –Nb 5c dimer in promoting the N 2 adsorption and activation.
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DimerSelectivityCenter (category theory)AdsorptionMaterials scienceChemistryCrystallographyInorganic chemistryCatalysisPhysical chemistryBiochemistryOrganic chemistryAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionMXene and MAX Phase MaterialsChemical Synthesis and Characterization