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ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hongjing Wang et al.
Summary: In this work, novel Cu/oxygen vacancy-rich Cu-Mn3O4 heterostructured ultrathin nanosheet arrays on Cu foam were constructed using a facile one-step hydrothermal approach. The two-dimensional ultrathin nanosheet arrays enhanced the exposure of catalytically active centers, leading to improved nitrate-to-ammonia activity. Due to the desirable compositional and structural advantages, the Cu/Cu-Mn3O4 NSAs/CF exhibited excellent performance for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia with high ammonia selectivity and Faradic efficiency.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qiufang Yao et al.
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(2021)
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Shuangshuang Wu et al.
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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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Lijie Zhang et al.
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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Electrochemistry
Xingmei Lu et al.
Summary: This review focuses on the latest research progress in the field of electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction to ammonia, discussing the mechanism, catalysts, and detection methods, and exploring the future challenges and prospects.
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Jianan Gao et al.
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(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Derek Hao et al.
Summary: Artificial catalytic synthesis of ammonia has become a hot research frontier, with potential to replace the Haber-Bosch process and reduce global CO2 emissions. Using nitrites or nitrates as nitrogen sources can significantly improve catalytic efficiency and eliminate water pollution, providing an emerging alternative for ammonia synthesis. However, more focus is needed on reducing nitrate and nitrite contamination.
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(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Shivaraj B. Patil et al.
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JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Wang et al.
Summary: Ammonia (NH3) is considered a potential carbon-free energy carrier and a crucial feedstock for various industries. Electrochemical N2 reduction to NH3 has emerged as an alternative method, utilizing nitrate/nitrite as nitrogen sources to mitigate environmental concerns. Challenges remain in achieving high NH3 yield and efficiency, highlighting the need for further research into metal nanocatalysts and cycles stability.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Li et al.
Summary: Ammonia is a crucial chemical for agriculture and industry, with electrochemical NH3 synthesis emerging as a frontier technology for environmentally-friendly production. Different strategies, such as classic pathways over nanomaterials and the MvK mechanism over metal nitrides, have been developed for NH3 production.
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Miao Chen et al.
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Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rong Huang et al.
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Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuting Wang et al.
Summary: Excessive nitrate ions in the environment pose a significant threat to human health by disrupting the natural nitrogen cycle. Nitrate electroreduction, utilizing green electrons as reductants, shows promise due to its ability to operate under ambient conditions. Understanding the nitrate reaction mechanism is crucial for designing efficient electrocatalysts for selective nitrate reduction.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zixuan Wang et al.
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