CuZn nanoalloy encapsulated within tannic acid-functionalized carbon nanotubes for efficient electrocatalytic urea synthesis

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Qilin Hou, Chao Zhao, J Yuan, Zhi Cui, Honghui Ou, Guidong Yang
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta08426a
Cited by: 3
References: 41

Abstract

A CNT-confined CuZn nanoalloy modified with tannic acid enables efficient electrocatalytic C–N coupling of CO 2 and NO 3 − by enhancing CO 2 adsorption, suppressing nitrate over-reduction, and promoting CO–NH 2 coupling toward high-yield urea synthesis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
20
Pages
12051–12060
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN