Research progress of two-dimensional layered and related derived materials for nitrogen reduction reaction

Ammonia (NH 3 ) is an important chemical substance widely used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and industry. Nitrogen makes up 78% of the atmosphere, which is also the main raw material for the production of ammonia. However, due to the strong bond energy of N&z.tbd;N, cracking the triple bond...

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Published in:Sustainable energy & fuels 2021-07, Vol.5 (13), p.326-3277
Main Authors: Gan, Chengqiang, Yan, Wenya, Zhang, Yichi, Jiang, Qianqian, Tang, Jianguo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agrochemicals
Ammonia
Bond energy
Chemical reduction
Electrocatalysts
Electronic structure
Graphene
Layered materials
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
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Summary:Ammonia (NH 3 ) is an important chemical substance widely used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and industry. Nitrogen makes up 78% of the atmosphere, which is also the main raw material for the production of ammonia. However, due to the strong bond energy of N&z.tbd;N, cracking the triple bond between nitrogen and nitrogen is the most important step in the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR). Two-dimensional layered materials have been widely explored due to their large specific surface area and tunable electronic structure, such as graphene, black phosphorus, and MXenes. To achieve the targeted design of a new type of nitrogen reduction electrocatalyst, relevant theoretical calculations must be done before the experiment. However, it is far from enough to rely on the two-dimensional layered material; thus, it is necessary to compound itself, or prepare its related derivatives. 2D composite materials are widely used because of their excellent properties. In this review, several popular 2D composite materials are introduced for NRR.
ISSN:2398-4902
2398-4902
DOI:10.1039/d1se00594d