Year: 2025
Type: editorial
Abstract: High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide The activation and transformation of the inert dinitrogen (N 2 ) molecule under mild conditions remain a profound challenge in chemistry. Recent advancements have positioned hydrides─materials containing the hydride ion (H – )─as promising candidates for N 2 conversion, with notable performances in low-temperature ammonia synthesis (below 350 °C). This Viewpoint highlights the emerging role of H – in N 2 activation, emphasizing its function in reductive elimination and reductive protonation to weaken the N≡N bond and facilitate N–H bond formation. Further research is essential to unlock the full potential of hydrides and expedite the development of more efficient, robust catalysts for the selective transformation of N 2 into ammonia and other nitrogen-containing compounds.
Source: ACS Catalysis
Authors: Jianping Guo, Yongli Cai, Wenbo Gao, Ping Chen
Language: English
Subfield: Catalysis
Field: Chemical Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4413215340