Issue 35, 2024

Recent progress on electrocatalysts in ammonia electrooxidation reaction for clean hydrogen production

Abstract

Hydrogen (H2) is considered one of the most promising alternative energy resources, serving as a clean energy carrier, replacing fossil fuels. Ammonia (NH3) is recognized as a high-potential H2 carrier and is utilized as a primary material for H2 production. The NH3 electro-oxidation reaction (AOR) is crucial for both direct NH3 fuel cells and NH3 electrolysis. Nevertheless, AOR frequently encounters difficulties including a high overpotential, sluggish reaction rates, and catalyst deactivation as a result of its slow kinetics, even though it is thermodynamically advantageous. In order to overcome these obstacles, numerous approaches have been suggested for the creation of electrocatalysts that can sustain a strong reaction rate even when exposed to low overpotential. The kinetics, mechanisms, and experimental methods of AOR are the primary focus of this overview. It also examines recent advancements in electrocatalyst modifications, with a particular emphasis on single-atom electrocatalysts and transition metal-based catalysts. Additionally, the paper discusses the techno-economic assessment of the AOR reaction for H2 production. Furthermore, future perspectives and recommendations for electrocatalyst development in AOR are provided. Proposing and designing new, resilient electrocatalysts will be significantly aided by the fundamentals and efforts detailed in this review; this, in turn, will propel advancements in AOR for practical applications.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress on electrocatalysts in ammonia electrooxidation reaction for clean hydrogen production

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
26 apr 2024
Accepted
29 jul 2024
First published
07 aug 2024

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 23202-23217

Recent progress on electrocatalysts in ammonia electrooxidation reaction for clean hydrogen production

N. S. Hassan, A. A. Jalil, R. Saravanan, N. M. Izzuddin, M. B. Bahari, D. Prasetyoko and R. E. Nugraha, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 23202 DOI: 10.1039/D4TA02897J

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