Radiocatalytic ammonia synthesis from nitrogen and water.

ABSTRACT: The development of alternative methods to the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia (NH₃) synthesis is a pressing and formidable challenge. Nuclear energy represents a low-carbon, efficient and stable source of power. The harnessing of nuclear energy to drive nitrogen (N₂) reduction not only allows 'green' NH₃ synthesis, but also offers the potential for the storage of nuclear energy as a readily transportable zero-carbon fuel. Herein, we explore radiocatalytic N₂ fixation to NH₃ induced by γ-ray radiation. Hydrated electrons (e^- _aq) that are generated from water radiolysis enable N₂ reduction to produce NH₃. Ru-based catalysts synthesized by using γ-ray radiation with excellent radiation stability

SUBMITTER: Mu BS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11493089 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature