Constructing an electron-rich interface over an Sb/Nb<sub>2</sub>CT<sub>x</sub>–MXene heterojunction for enhanced electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction
Xingchuan Li, Yaojing Luo, Qingqing Li, Yali Guo, Ke Chu
Abstract
The coupling of Sb and Nb<sub>2</sub>CT<sub>x</sub>could generate an electron-rich interface, which could effectively promote N<sub>2</sub>activation and hydrogenation while restricting the competing hydrogen evolution.
Topics & Concepts
HeterojunctionMaterials scienceInterface (matter)Reduction (mathematics)ElectronNitrogenHydrogenCrystallographyOptoelectronicsChemistryPhysicsGeometryMathematicsCapillary actionCapillary numberComposite materialOrganic chemistryQuantum mechanicsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesMXene and MAX Phase Materials