Simplified Preparation of BaAl₂O_4-y e^- _y /C Oxy-Electrides Using Pechini Approach for Ammonia Synthesis.

ABSTRACT: Electride-based materials are among the most active catalysts for ammonia synthesis, with a strong potential for application in the development of green ammonia synthesis; however, their synthesis often requires complicated reaction conditions limiting their scalability. Herein, a straightforward and scalable synthesis method for a BaAl₂O_4-ye^- _y/C oxy-electride composite via carboxylic acid complexation (pseudo-Pechini) followed by carbothermal reduction is presented. The resulting composite exhibits significant surface area, of ≈41 m² g^-1, which is considerably higher than the electrides prepared by solid-state synthesis. Upon loading with ruthenium, the BaAl₂O_4-ye^- _y/C composite

SUBMITTER: Addou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12302307 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature