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Electrochemical Energy Reviews ›› 2024, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (4): 36-.doi: 10.1007/s41918-024-00236-7

• • 上一篇    

Noble and Non-Noble Metal Based Catalysts for Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia: Activity, Selectivity and Stability

Israr Masood ul Hasan1,5, Nengneng Xu1,3, Yuyu Liu2, Muhammad Zubair Nawaz4, Haitao Feng5, Jinli Qiao1,3   

  1. 1. State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China;
    2. Institute for Sustainable Energy, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China;
    3. Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China;
    4. Laboratory of 2D Optoelectronics and Nanoelectronics (L2DON), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China;
    5. Key Laboratory of Green and High-End Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, Qinghai, China
  • 收稿日期:2023-11-02 修回日期:2024-09-21 出版日期:2024-12-20 发布日期:2024-12-28
  • 通讯作者: Yuyu Liu,E-mail:liuyuyu@shu.edu.cn;Haitao Feng,E-mail:fenght@isl.ac.cn;Jinli Qiao,E-mail:qiaojl@dhu.edu.cn E-mail:liuyuyu@shu.edu.cn;fenght@isl.ac.cn;qiaojl@dhu.edu.cn
  • 基金资助:
    This work was financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFE0138900);the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91645110) and “Scientific and Technical Innovation Action Plan” Basic Research Field of Shanghai Science and Technology Committee (19JC1410500);the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2232022D-18);the Shanghai Sailing Program (22YF1400700);and the Postdoctoral Fund of Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes,Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.E360GC0201).

Noble and Non-Noble Metal Based Catalysts for Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia: Activity, Selectivity and Stability

Israr Masood ul Hasan1,5, Nengneng Xu1,3, Yuyu Liu2, Muhammad Zubair Nawaz4, Haitao Feng5, Jinli Qiao1,3   

  1. 1. State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China;
    2. Institute for Sustainable Energy, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China;
    3. Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China;
    4. Laboratory of 2D Optoelectronics and Nanoelectronics (L2DON), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China;
    5. Key Laboratory of Green and High-End Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, Qinghai, China
  • Received:2023-11-02 Revised:2024-09-21 Online:2024-12-20 Published:2024-12-28
  • Contact: Yuyu Liu,E-mail:liuyuyu@shu.edu.cn;Haitao Feng,E-mail:fenght@isl.ac.cn;Jinli Qiao,E-mail:qiaojl@dhu.edu.cn E-mail:liuyuyu@shu.edu.cn;fenght@isl.ac.cn;qiaojl@dhu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    This work was financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFE0138900);the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91645110) and “Scientific and Technical Innovation Action Plan” Basic Research Field of Shanghai Science and Technology Committee (19JC1410500);the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2232022D-18);the Shanghai Sailing Program (22YF1400700);and the Postdoctoral Fund of Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes,Chinese Academy of Sciences (No.E360GC0201).

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摘要： Excessive nitrate (NO3−) contamination has emerged as a critical environmental issue owing to the widespread use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, fossil fuel combustion, and the discharge of industrial and domestic effluents. Consequently, electrochemical nitrate reduction (eNO3R) to ammonia (NH3) has emerged as a promising alternative to the traditional Haber-Bosch process. However, the industrial implementation of eNO3R is hindered by low catalytic activity, poor selectivity, and limited stability owing to competing hydrogen evolution reactions. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in eNO3R, particularly evaluating the catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability of both noble and non-noble metal catalysts. This review elucidates innovative catalyst design strategies, state-of-the-art developments, and potential directions for future research. Additionally, the paper explores the fundamental mechanisms underlying eNO3R for NH3 production, including electrocatalyst development methodologies, electrolyte effects, in situ characterization techniques, theoretical modeling, and cell design considerations. Moreover, factors influencing NH3 selectivity and catalyst structural composition are thoroughly examined. Finally, this review provides comprehensive insights into optimizing eNO3R processes for synthesizing NH3, which can promote further advancements in this field.

关键词: Nitrate reduction, Electrocatalysis, NH3production, Activity, Selectivity, Stability

Abstract: Excessive nitrate (NO3−) contamination has emerged as a critical environmental issue owing to the widespread use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, fossil fuel combustion, and the discharge of industrial and domestic effluents. Consequently, electrochemical nitrate reduction (eNO3R) to ammonia (NH3) has emerged as a promising alternative to the traditional Haber-Bosch process. However, the industrial implementation of eNO3R is hindered by low catalytic activity, poor selectivity, and limited stability owing to competing hydrogen evolution reactions. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in eNO3R, particularly evaluating the catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability of both noble and non-noble metal catalysts. This review elucidates innovative catalyst design strategies, state-of-the-art developments, and potential directions for future research. Additionally, the paper explores the fundamental mechanisms underlying eNO3R for NH3 production, including electrocatalyst development methodologies, electrolyte effects, in situ characterization techniques, theoretical modeling, and cell design considerations. Moreover, factors influencing NH3 selectivity and catalyst structural composition are thoroughly examined. Finally, this review provides comprehensive insights into optimizing eNO3R processes for synthesizing NH3, which can promote further advancements in this field.

Key words: Nitrate reduction, Electrocatalysis, NH3production, Activity, Selectivity, Stability

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