Unveiling the mechanism of lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction via operando X-ray scattering in a flow cell with hydrogen oxidation

Energy & Environmental Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Niklas H. Deissler, J. Bjarke V. Mygind, Valerie A. Niemann, Jakob B. Pedersen, Valentin Vinci, Shaofeng Li, Xianbiao Fu, Thomas F. Jaramillo, Jakob Kibsgaard, Jakub Drnec, Ib Chorkendorff
DOI: 10.1039/d5ee06529a
Cited by: 7
References: 40

Abstract

Operando GI WAXS in a flow cell with HOR revealed LiNH 2 as the only stable crystalline intermediate in the lithium mediated nitrogen reduction reaction (Li-NRR) and the unique solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formed by diglyme electrolytes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies Hydrogen Storage and Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
3
Pages
849–859
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN