Filling the void in ammonia synthesis: The role of nitrogen vacancies in catalysts
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 - 11:00
in Physics & Chemistry
In new research, scientists explore how nitrogen vacancies in catalysts participate in the synthesis of ammonia, a pivotal chemical in the fertilizer industry. They have devised a general rule for the smart design of nitride-based catalysts based on their nitrogen vacancy formation energy and created a high performing catalyst for ammonia synthesis using cerium, an abundant transition metal.