Synergistic effects at the interface of core–shell Cu 3 P@CoO heterojunctions for enhanced nitrate reduction to ammonia

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Jiujiang Xian, Yushu Gou, Manduo Huang, Yi Mu, Shilin Zhang, Yuyao Ji
DOI: 10.1039/d6ta01771a
Cited by: 2
References: 52

Abstract

Core–shell Cu 3 P@CoO heterojunction interfaces are proposed as a superb NO 3 RR electrocatalyst for ambient NH 3 synthesis, attaining a large NH 3 yield of 9201 µg h −1 cm −2 and a high FE of 92.4% at −0.4 V in an alkaline electrolyte.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Environmental remediation with nanomaterials CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
29
Pages
18788–18793
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN