Electrocatalytic nitrogen oxidation reaction: potential cornerstones for new green nitrogen economy

IF 6.8 2区材料科学 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Science China Materials Pub Date : 2024-12-18 DOI:10.1007/s40843-024-3124-y

Xuesheng Yang (, ), Hengxin Yu (, ), Linlin Zhang (, ), Xia Liu (, ), Xin Ding (, )

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Abstract

A sustainable nitrogen fixation industrial chain centered around nitrate has been proposed in recent years, incorporating advanced techniques such as electro/photo-catalytic nitrate reduction for ammonia and the co-reduction of nitrate and CO₂ for urea production. However, nitrate production heavily relies on energy-intensive processes, which necessitate high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, leading to significant energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. So, electrocatalytic nitrogen oxidation is receiving increasing attention as a novel pathway for nitric acid production. Herein, we summarize the recent developments of N₂ oxidation reactions with a focus on their design, mechanism, and catalytic kinetics regulation. Based on the results discussed, we briefly present the current challenges and propose several future opportunities.

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Science China Materials Materials Science-General Materials Science

CiteScore

11.40

自引率

7.40%

发文量

949

期刊介绍： Science China Materials (SCM) is a globally peer-reviewed journal that covers all facets of materials science. It is supervised by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and co-sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. The journal is jointly published monthly in both printed and electronic forms by Science China Press and Springer. The aim of SCM is to encourage communication of high-quality, innovative research results at the cutting-edge interface of materials science with chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. It focuses on breakthroughs from around the world and aims to become a world-leading academic journal for materials science.