Efficient Production of Ammonia Using a Bimetallic Alloy Nanocatalyst

Although ammonia (NH3) is seen to be a viable carbon-free energy source, experts throughout the world are still puzzled by its energy-intensive manufacturing method. To produce ammonia from nitrate (NO3-), a research team led by the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently engineered a bimetallic alloy as an ultrathin nanocatalyst that can provide significantly enhanced electrochemical performance. This offers great potential for the future production of carbon-neutral fuel.