Debunking Pitfalls of Li-N₂ Cells for Ammonia Electroproduction: Is This Setup Affordable to Prove Nitro-Fixation before Lithium Plating?

ABSTRACT: The Li-N₂ cell represents a fascinating device that opens a new pathway for ammonia electrosynthesis. It combines the unique property of lithium, which can spontaneously react with N₂ under mild conditions, with an energy-efficient solution to the challenging N₂ fixation reaction. However, such a battery-inspired setup may be susceptible to false-positive results and present some pitfalls. This work elucidates some critical aspects of Li-N₂ cells, aiming at identifying a reliable methodology to assess the electrochemical reduction of N₂ at the cathodic surface, avoiding misleading pathways. Despite the spontaneous nature of the reaction between lithium and N₂, it remains uncertain whether it is feasible to promote the electr

SUBMITTER: Mangini A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12683635 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature