Lithium–nitrogen–hydrogen systems for ammonia synthesis: exploring a more efficient pathway using lithium nitride–hydride
Manoj Ravi, Joshua W. Makepeace
Abstract
Ammonia synthesis chemistry with lithium-nitrogen-hydrogen materials is largely confined to pathways involving lithium hydride and lithium imide. Herein, we explore an alternate pathway featuring lithium nitride-hydride that shows more favorable characteristics from an activity, synthesis and cyclability perspective.
Topics & Concepts
Lithium hydrideLithium (medication)NitrideAmmoniaHydrideChemistryHydrogenImideNitrogenInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryIonIonic bondingMedicineEndocrinologyLayer (electronics)Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionHydrogen Storage and MaterialsChemical Synthesis and Characterization