Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>nanoparticles embedded in porous carbon nanofibers enable efficient nitrate reduction to ammonia
Zhong Li, Qiru Chen, Haitao Yin, Jun Song Chen, Kai Dong, Shengjun Sun, Jun Liu, Haohong Xian, Tingshuai Li
Abstract
, and also presents excellent electrochemical stability. Theoretical calculations reveal that the potential determining step (PDS) reaches as low as 0.28 eV. This work is expected to open a new avenue to rationally design robust noble-metal-free catalysts for the electrochemical synthesis of ammonia.
Topics & Concepts
AmmoniaNitrateCarbon nanofiberElectrochemistryNanoparticleCatalysisNoble metalChemical engineeringMaterials scienceCarbon fibersFaraday efficiencyYield (engineering)NanofiberAmmonia productionInorganic chemistryNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryElectrodeComposite materialPhysical chemistryComposite numberEngineeringAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionHydrogen Storage and MaterialsNanomaterials for catalytic reactions