Tuning local Lewis acidity in transition-metal-doped Nb 2 C MXenes for enhanced urea electrosynthesis

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Lianming Zhao, Yuan Li, Xueru Wang, Wenxi Han, Jinghao Zhang, Jifa Fu, Yuqi Qiu, Xiaojie Liu, Wenxuan An, Zhanchi Zhao, Guang Zhao, Wei Xing
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DOI: 10.1039/d6ta02584f
Cited by: 1
References: 56

Abstract

Cu@Nb 2 C sits at the apex of the volcano relationship between Lewis acidity and urea synthesis activity, achieving a low limiting potential of −0.34 V with a moderate acidity level.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction MXene and MAX Phase Materials Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
40
Pages
26889–26899
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN