Energy-saving hydrogen production by water splitting coupling urea decomposition and oxidation reactions
Zehao Xiao, Yinyin Qian, T.C. Tan, Hongxiu Lu, Canhui Liu, Bowen Wang, Qiang Zhang, Muhammad Tariq Sarwar, Ruijie Gao, Aidong Tang, Huaming Yang
Abstract
Self-supported Ni 3 S 2 reconstructs into hydroxyl ligands and participates in the decomposition and oxidation of urea to ammonia and N 2 , achieving avoidable formation of unfavorable NiOOH and strong bond with urea derivatives to enhance self-stability.
Topics & Concepts
UreaDecompositionAmmoniaChemistryCoupling (piping)Water splittingHydrogen bondRedoxInorganic chemistryCatalysisPhotochemistryMaterials scienceMoleculeOrganic chemistryMetallurgyPhotocatalysisElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques