Metal–organic framework derived low-crystallinity cobalt–nitrogen–carbon electrocatalysts for nitrate reduction to ammonia
Yue Cao, Shengbo Yuan, Wenbo Zhou, Hai Yan, Xiaoman Li, Min Luo
Abstract
NO 3 − and H 2 O molecules adsorbed on the surface of Co–N–C-500 are activated and dissociated. The generated active hydrogen species (*H) can promote the hydrogenation of the intermediates and thus increase the NH 3 yield.
Topics & Concepts
CobaltAmmoniaCrystallinityNitrateInorganic chemistryCarbon fibersNitrogenMetalEnvironmental chemistryMaterials scienceChemistryMetallurgyOrganic chemistryComposite materialComposite numberAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCovalent Organic Framework Applications