About this Research Topic
The global nitrogen (N) cycle constitutes a fundamental component of Earth's biogeochemical systems.Artificial N-cycle processes facilitated by electrocatalysis are emerging as promising strategies for steering the Earth's nitrogen future.Electrocatalysis employs electricity, an electrolyte, and a highly efficient catalyst to accelerate chemical transformations.Various nitrogen sources, including N2, nitric oxide, and nitrate/nitrite, serve as feedstocks for NH3 electrosynthesis.Additionally, in fuel cells, NH3 and N2H4 can be oxidized to N2.This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), nitric oxide reduction reaction (NORR), nitrate/nitrite reduction reaction (NO3RR), ammonia oxidation reaction (AOR), and hydrazine oxidation reaction (HzOR).
To unlock the full potential of these technologies, research must focus on designing high-performance electrocatalysts with tailored compositions, morphologies, and structures. Advanced characterization techniques, combined with mechanistic studies, are essential for understanding catalytic behaviors and improving efficiency. This Research Topic aims to address these challenges by bringing together studies on innovative electrocatalyst development, mechanistic insights, and practical applications. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this collection seeks to accelerate progress in nitrogen-cycle electrocatalysis, paving the way for sustainable solutions to global nitrogen-related challenges.
The topics about electrocatalytic nitrogen-cycle including but not limited to:
• Electrochemical nitrogen oxidation
• Electrochemical ammonia oxidation
• Electrochemical hydrazine oxidation
• Electrochemical nitrogen reduction
• Electrochemical nitric oxide reduction
• Electrochemical nitrate/nitrite reduction
To unlock the full potential of these technologies, research must focus on designing high-performance electrocatalysts with tailored compositions, morphologies, and structures. Advanced characterization techniques, combined with mechanistic studies, are essential for understanding catalytic behaviors and improving efficiency. This Research Topic aims to address these challenges by bringing together studies on innovative electrocatalyst development, mechanistic insights, and practical applications. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this collection seeks to accelerate progress in nitrogen-cycle electrocatalysis, paving the way for sustainable solutions to global nitrogen-related challenges.
The topics about electrocatalytic nitrogen-cycle including but not limited to:
• Electrochemical nitrogen oxidation
• Electrochemical ammonia oxidation
• Electrochemical hydrazine oxidation
• Electrochemical nitrogen reduction
• Electrochemical nitric oxide reduction
• Electrochemical nitrate/nitrite reduction
Keywords: Electrocatalyst, Pollutant removal, Ammonia synthesis, Nitrogen cycle, Electrocatalytic mechanisms
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