Catalyst-Free Nitrogen Fixation by Microdroplets through a Radical-Mediated Disproportionation Mechanism under Ambient Conditions
Xiamen University · Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials · +6 more institutions
Abstract
Nitrogen fixation is essential for the sustainable development of both human society and the environment. Due to the chemical inertness of the N≡N bond, the traditional Haber–Bosch process operates under extreme conditions, making nitrogen fixation under ambient conditions highly desirable but challenging. In this study, we present an ultrasonic atomizing microdroplet method that achieves nitrogen fixation using water and air under ambient conditions in a rationally designed sealed device, without the need for any catalyst. The total nitrogen fixation rate achieved is 6.99 μmol/h, yielding ammonium as the reduction product and nitrite and nitrate as the oxidation products, with hydrogen peroxide produced as a…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 17.46
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 64
Authors
17- YWYan-Jie Wang
Xiamen University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials
- JLJin Luo
Xiamen University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials
- YFYe‐Guang Fang
Wenzhou University, Beijing Normal University, Institute of New Materials
- ZNZi‐Ang Nan
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
- XCXi Cui
Wuhan University
Topics & keywords
- Chemistry
- Disproportionation
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Catalysis
- Radical
- Nitrogen
- Photochemistry
- Electron paramagnetic resonance