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Single-atom vs. single-superatom as catalysts for ammonia production

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A new class of single-superatom catalyst (TiO, ZrO, and WC) supported on graphene is shown to outperform the stability and activity of their corresponding single-atom catalysts (Ni, Pd and Pt) for the electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction. The results based on density functional theory point to a paradigm shift in catalyst design.

Source: Chemical Communications

DOI: 10.1039/d4cc04862h

Authors: Mehmet Emin Kilic, Puru Jena

Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Language: English

Topic: Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

Subfield: Catalysis

Field: Chemical Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid