Antifluorite-derived Li 7 MnN 4 : revisiting the crystal structure and catalysis in ammonia decomposition

Catalysis Science & Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mirabbos Hojamberdiev, Ana Laura Larralde, Eva M. Heppke, Oscar Gómez‐Cápiro, John Carl A. Camayang, Thomas Bredow, Kunio Yubuta, Katsuya Teshima, Tamanna Manjur Ahamad, Christian Lorent, Liqun Kang, Yves Kayser
+3 more Holger Ruland, Serena DeBeer, Martin Lerch
DOI: 10.1039/d5cy01547b
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Abstract

Antifluorite-derived Li 7 MnN 4 was synthesized, and its ordered crystal structure was resolved. Ammonia decomposition proceeds via lithium amide-imide-nitride transformations, enabling its catalytic performance comparable to Ni-based catalysts.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Hydrogen Storage and Materials Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Volume
16
Issue
8
Pages
2836–2849
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN