Nitrogenous Intermediates in NO<sub>x</sub>‐involved Electrocatalytic Reactions
Shunhan Jia, Limin Wu, Hanle Liu, Ruhan Wang, Xiaofu Sun, Buxing Han
Abstract
Abstract Chemical manufacturing utilizing renewable sources and energy emerges as a promising path towards sustainability and carbon neutrality. The electrocatalytic reactions involving nitrogen oxides (NO x ) offered a potential strategy for synthesizing various nitrogenous chemicals. However, it is currently hindered by low selectivity/efficiency and limited reaction pathways, mainly due to the difficulties in controllable generation and utilization of nitrogenous intermediates. In this minireview, focusing on nitrogenous intermediates in NO x ‐involved electrocatalytic reactions, we discuss newly developed methodologies for studying and controlling the generation, conversion, and utilizing of nitrogenous intermediates, which enable recent developments in NO x ‐involved electrocatalytic reactions that yield various products, including ammonia (NH 3 ), organonitrogen molecules, and nitrogenous compounds exhibiting unconventional oxidation states. Furthermore, we also make an outlook to highlight future directions in the emerging field of NO x ‐involved electrocatalytic reactions.