Structural optimization of oxygen vacancies in WO <sub>3</sub> <i>via</i> Cu doping for enhanced electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia
Miao Wu, Shuangyan Li, Kuo Wei, Hao Hu, Yanli Song, Zhimu Zheng, Heen Li, Faming Gao
Abstract
Copper introduction optimized oxygen vacancies in WO 3 . The synergistic effect of Cu doping and O v enhanced the NO 3 RR performance. Cu–WO 3 achieved the highest NH 3 yield of 2131.3 μg h −1 mg cat −1 and FE of 94% at −0.6 V ( vs. RHE).
Topics & Concepts
AmmoniaOxygen reductionDopingInorganic chemistryReduction (mathematics)NitrateOxygenMaterials scienceOxygen reduction reactionChemistryElectrochemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryGeometryMathematicsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCatalytic Processes in Materials Science