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Innovative Catalysts for Efficient Conversion of Nitrate Pollutants to Ammonia

The conversion of harmful nitrate pollutants in water to valuable ammonia (NH3) through electrochemical reduction is a promising avenue to address pollution and improve NH3 production efficiency. In this study, researchers explore the use of transition metal single-atom catalysts (TM-SACs) supported by N-doped graphene to develop a greener, more effective method for ammonia production. By considering a range of transition metal elements and doped nitrogen arrangements, the study identifies the most stable and efficient TM-SAC candidates for the nitrate reduction reaction. This breakthrough research holds the potential to transform energy generation and environmental pollution management.

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Title of original paper:

DFT investigation into efficient transition metal single-atom catalysts supported on N-doped graphene for nitrate reduction reaction

Journal:

Chemical Engineering Journal

DOI:

10.1016/j.cej.2023.143466

 

 

About the authors

Prof. Dong Hee Lim: Department of Environmental Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Republic of Korea

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