Regulating intermediate adsorption and H<sub>2</sub>O dissociation on a diatomic catalyst to promote electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia
Xiaoxue Zhang, Xiaokang Liu, Zhen‐Feng Huang, Gan Li, Shishi Zhang, Ru Jia, Muhammad Ajmal, Lun Pan, Chengxiang Shi, Xiangwen Zhang, Guidong Yang, Ji‐Jun Zou
Abstract
Cu–Fe–N–C demonstrates excellent electrocatalytic activity for nitrate reduction by optimizing intermediate adsorption and generating a substantial supply of H* for the thorough hydrogenation of the N-containing intermediates.
Topics & Concepts
Dissociation (chemistry)NitrateAdsorptionCatalysisAmmoniaInorganic chemistryChemistrySelective catalytic reductionAmmonia productionElectrocatalystElectrochemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCaching and Content Delivery