image: This review highlights the essential roles of electrocatalysis in nitrogen management, focusing on sensing harmful nitrogen species, removing pollutants, and electrochemical upcycling for ammonia and urea production.
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This review, led by Prof. Jin Zhaoyu from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and Prof. Yu Guihua from the University of Texas at Austin, summarizes the recent advancements in electrocatalytic technologies for the sensing, removal, and recycling of nitrogen pollutants.
In the quest for sustainable nitrogen management, a comprehensive review published in Science China Chemistry presents the advancements in electrocatalysis for sensing, removal, and upcycling of nitrogen pollutants. The review underscores the critical role of electrocatalysis in addressing environmental pollution and health risks posed by nitrates and nitrites. It highlights the use of catalysts like Pd alloys, Cu-based, and Fe-based materials in electrochemical sensing and catalysis, and explore recent advancements in the conversion of nitrogen pollutants into valuable compounds like ammonia and urea.
The review also addresses current challenges and future opportunities, including innovations in sensor and catalyst design and large-scale treatment strategies, offering insights for effective nitrogen pollution control and sustainable utilization of nitrogen resources. This study provides new ideas and solutions for us to tackle global challenges such as ecological contamination and resource shortage.
See the article:
Electrocatalysis for sustainable nitrogen management: materials innovation for sensing, removal and upcycling technologies
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11426-024-2286-7
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Science China Chemistry