A two-dimensional conductive Mo-based covalent organic framework as an efficient electrocatalyst for nitrogen fixation
Cong Wang, Yingnan Zhao, Changyan Zhu, Min Zhang, Yun Geng, Yangguang Li, Zhong-Min Su
Abstract
A two-dimensional conductive Mo-COF exhibits excellent electrocatalytic activity for N<sub>2</sub> reduction to NH<sub>3</sub> with an extremely low overpotential (0.16 V), effectively suppressing the competing hydrogen evolution reaction.
Topics & Concepts
OverpotentialElectrocatalystElectrical conductorCovalent bondNitrogenMaterials scienceHydrogenCovalent organic frameworkChemical engineeringChemistryNanotechnologyInorganic chemistryElectrodeElectrochemistryComposite materialPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCovalent Organic Framework Applications