<i>In situ</i> spectroscopy reveals how water-driven SEI formation controls selectivity in Li-mediated N <sub>2</sub> reduction
Matthew Spry, Johannes Rietbrock, Olivia Westhead, Craig Burdis, Cindy Tseng, Asuka Morinaga, James O. Douglas, Michele Shelly Conroy, Yasuyuki Kondo, Yuki Yamada, Maria‐Magdalena Titirici, Ifan E. L. Stephens, Yu Katayama
Abstract
Understanding the fundamental processes that govern formation of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer in lithium mediated nitrogen reduction is crucial to the design of improved electrolyte formulations.
Topics & Concepts
In situSelectivityReduction (mathematics)SpectroscopyChemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryEngineeringPhysicsCatalysisQuantum mechanicsMathematicsGeometryAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionMuon and positron interactions and applicationsHydrogen Storage and Materials