Strategies to activate inert nitrogen molecules for efficient ammonia electrosynthesis: current status, challenges, and perspectives
Yongwen Ren, Chang Yu, Xinyi Tan, Qianbing Wei, Zhao Wang, Lin Ni, Linshan Wang, Jieshan Qiu
Abstract
This review emphasizes the strategies to activate N 2 molecules in view of microscopic electron effects, macroscopic external field effects, local microenvironment regulation, and characterization techniques.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrosynthesisMoleculeAmmoniaNanotechnologyCharacterization (materials science)InertChemistryBiochemical engineeringMaterials scienceBiochemistryEngineeringOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryElectrochemistryElectrodeAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionCaching and Content DeliveryAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques