Electrochemical Synthesis of Ammonia: A Low Pressure, Low Temperature Approach
This article describes the importance of nitrogen-containing compounds and describes the key role played by ammonia in multiple domains. Following a brief description of the traditional method to synthesize ammonia, the article highlights a low temperature and low-pressure electrochemical route for...
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Published in: | The Electrochemical Society interface 2015, Vol.24 (2), p.51-57 |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | This article describes the importance of nitrogen-containing compounds and describes the key role played by ammonia in multiple domains. Following a brief description of the traditional method to synthesize ammonia, the article highlights a low temperature and low-pressure electrochemical route for the manufacture of ammonia. The article posits that a successful electrolytic ammonia process would enable a new nitrogen fertilizer industry based on networks of distributed-scale, near-point-of-use production plants. A concept for an alkaline anion exchange membrane based device for electrolytic ammonia production is described. The challenges associated with engendering selective electrocatalysis for the half-cell reactions are discussed. Finally, a summary of the experimental progress made to date is presented and the future outlook for the electrolytic production of ammonia is discussed. |
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ISSN: | 1064-8208 1944-8783 |
DOI: | 10.1149/2.F04152if |