The conventional Haber‐Bosch process for industrial ammonia production from N2 and H2 is not only energy‐intensive but also releases a large amount of CO2. The electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR)… Click to show full abstract
The conventional Haber‐Bosch process for industrial ammonia production from N2 and H2 is not only energy‐intensive but also releases a large amount of CO2. The electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) is regarded as a sustainable and environmentally‐benign alternative approach for NH3 production under ambient conditions. In this communication, it is reported that Fe2O3 nanorods act as an efficient electrocatalyst for the NRR. In 0.1 M Na2SO4, it attains a Faradic efficiency of 0.94 % and NH3 yield of 15.9 μg h−1 mg−1cat. at −0.8 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode. Furthermore, this catalyst also shows good stability during electrolysis and recycling tests.
               
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