Origin of electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction activity over transition metal disulfides: critical role of in situ generation of S vacancy

Abstract

Electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (ENRR) is a promising and sustainable alternative to the conventional Haber–Bosch ammonia (NH3) synthesis. Pursuing high-performance and cost-effective ENRR catalysts is an open challenge for achieving...

Laser-Induced Pd-PdO/rGO Catalysts for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Conversion of Nitrate into Ammonia

“…These values highlight the energy demands and releases at each step, which are comparatively lower than the direct nitrogen reduction reaction . This comparison underscores the efficiency of the ammonia route in nitrate reduction, making it a more favorable pathway for practical applications.…”

“…These values highlight the energy demands and releases at each step, which are comparatively lower than the direct nitrogen reduction reaction. 60 This comparison underscores the efficiency of the ammonia route in nitrate reduction, making it a more favorable pathway for practical applications. Moreover, online mass spectrometry analysis of the system, as presented in Figure S20 , demonstrates that no other nitrogen species, such as N 2 O, NO, N 2 , or N 2 O 5 , were generated during the process, aside from the hydrogen evolution reaction.…”

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“…3 These technologies always rely on electrochemical reactions associated with facilitating the transformation of H 2 O, CO 2 , and N 2 into fuels and chemicals. 4,5 Therefore, to accelerate these reactions, it is essential to explore highly efficient electrocatalysts, i.e., with high stability and exceptional activity, which play a crucial role in advancing the transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape. [6][7][8] The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is a critical electrochemical process occurring within the potential range of ∼0.6-1.23 V referenced to the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), essential for efficient energy storage and conversion.…”