Understanding the lattice nitrogen stability and deactivation pathways of cubic CrN nanoparticles in the electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction
Wenhan Guo, Zibin Liang, Yanqun Tang, Kunting Cai, Tianjie Qiu, Yingxiao Wu, Kexin Zhang, Song Gao, Ruqiang Zou
Abstract
CrN nanoparticles with a cubic rocksalt structure are investigated for the lattice stability during the electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction. Lattice collapse and ammonia poisoning are proposed as the two possible deactivation pathways.
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NitrogenLattice (music)ElectrochemistryNanoparticleMaterials scienceChemistryChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryNanotechnologyPhysical chemistryElectrodePhysicsOrganic chemistryEngineeringAcousticsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesHydrogen Storage and Materials