Rare-earth La-doped VS<sub>2−<i>x</i></sub>for electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia
Guohui Wang, Peng Shen, Kai Chen, Yali Guo, Xiaolin Zhao, Ke Chu
Abstract
A rare-earth La-doped VS 2−x is reported as an effective catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia conversion, which is attributed to the synergy of La-dopants and S-vacancies to promote NO 3 RR and suppress hydrogen evolution.
Topics & Concepts
AmmoniaNitrateDopantElectrochemistryRare earthDopingInorganic chemistryAmmonia productionCatalysisHydrogenChemistryEarth (classical element)Materials scienceMineralogyPhysical chemistryElectrodeOrganic chemistryPhysicsMathematical physicsOptoelectronicsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesHydrogen Storage and Materials