In:
Materials Chemistry Frontiers, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Vol. 6, No. 7 ( 2022), p. 843-879
Abstract:
The strong nonpolar triple bond of nitrogen (NN) is a big challenge in its fixation, which is an extremely important process to obtain essential chemicals and energy carriers. Accordingly, the electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) to produce ammonia (NH 3 ) using sustainable energy sources is considered a possible way to solve this problem. However, owing to the poor catalytic activity of materials, this approach for the production of NH 3 is still far from meeting industrial requirements. In this article, the fundamentals of N 2 fixation, recent progress in N 2 fixation reactions, and different electrocatalysts, such as metal-based oxides, carbides, sulfides, and nitrides, single-atom catalysts, and carbonaceous catalysts, used in recent years are reviewed. Furthermore, challenges faced in the nitrogen fixation process and strategies to improve its efficiency are also highlighted.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2052-1537
Language:
English
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Publication Date:
2022
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