An acid–base dual-immune Cu electrocatalyst via quaternized chitosan buffering for pH universal nitrate reduction to ammonia

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Haotong Chen, Zilong Han, Zhiyuan Zhang, Yan Li, Lili Yu, Zhilong Zhang, Li Li
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta09605g
Cited by: 2
References: 60

Abstract

Quaternized chitosan enhances NO 3 RR activity of Cu catalyst by enriching reactants, generating active sites, and enabling pH-universal stability. The process is integrated with adipic acid production, achieving a high combined electron efficiency.

Fields of Study & Subjects

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

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
21
Pages
13042–13053
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN