Electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate – a step towards a sustainable nitrogen cycle
Hui Xu, Yuanyuan Ma, Jun Chen, Wei‐xian Zhang, Jianping Yang
Abstract
This review provides an overview of electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate, including the reaction mechanisms, reactor design principles, product detection methods, and performance evaluation methods, which can provide a sustainable nitrogen cycle.
Topics & Concepts
Reduction (mathematics)NitrateChemistryNitrogenEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental chemistryInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryMathematicsGeometryAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionHydrogen Storage and MaterialsElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion