Strong d–p orbital hybridization in cobalt porphyrin cages promotes electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yelin Wu, Yangpeng Zhang, Hao Zhao, Yang Peng, Hailing Ma, Fangyuan Kang, Zhonghua Li, Yang Liu, Qichun Zhang
DOI: 10.1039/d5sc07183f
Cited by: 3
References: 65

Abstract

Three metalized porphyrin organic cages, PB-M (M = Co, Ni, Cu), were synthesized. Due to the more positive d-band center and stronger d–p hybridization, the highest faradaic efficiency and ammonia yield were achieved by PB-Co.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Metalloenzymes and iron-sulfur proteins CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
9
Pages
4697–4705
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN