Westhead, O;
Barrio, J;
Bagger, A;
Murray, JW;
Rossmeisl, J;
Titirici, MM;
Jervis, R;
... Stephens, IEL; + view all
(2023)
Near ambient N₂ fixation on solid electrodes versus enzymes and homogeneous catalysts.
Nature Reviews Chemistry
, 7
pp. 184-201.
10.1038/s41570-023-00462-5.
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Abstract
The Mo/Fe nitrogenase enzyme is unique in its ability to efficiently reduce dinitrogen to ammonia at atmospheric pressures and room temperature. Should an artificial electrolytic device achieve the same feat, it would revolutionize fertilizer production and even provide an energy-dense, truly carbon-free fuel. This Review provides a coherent comparison of recent progress made in dinitrogen fixation on solid electrodes, homogeneous catalysts and nitrogenases. Specific emphasis is placed on systems for which there is unequivocal evidence that dinitrogen reduction has taken place. By establishing the cross-cutting themes and synergies between these systems, we identify viable avenues for future research. [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Near ambient N₂ fixation on solid electrodes versus enzymes and homogeneous catalysts |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1038/s41570-023-00462-5 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41570-023-00462-5 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Catalysis, Electrocatalysis, Enzymes, Renewable energy |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Dept of Chemical Engineering |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10166536 |
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