Dynamic coordination flexibility unlocks efficient electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia over molecular cobalt catalysts

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Zhongyang Yao, Kaiheng Zhao, Dayi Guo, Denglei Gao, Nobuhiro Hanada, Hideki Masuda, Menglei Yuan, Yue Wang, Zongjing Lu
DOI: 10.1039/d6ta01528j
Cited by: 1
References: 43

Abstract

Dynamic coordination endows Co–homopiperazine catalysts with adaptive structure. The non-conjugated skeleton stabilizes intermediates, boosts *NO hydrogenation, and achieves high NH 3 yield, ideal faradaic efficiency and good durability.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Environmental remediation with nanomaterials Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
37
Pages
24879–24889
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN