Ammonia decomposition on LaV(O,N) 3− δ surfaces: toward a mechanistic understanding

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kehan Huang, Samia AlSobhi, Zonghao Shen, Zhenzhu Li, Alex Walton, Norton G. West, George Wilson, Jingdong Xu, Stephen J. Skinner
DOI: 10.1039/d6ta03119f
Cited by: 1
References: 59

Abstract

LaV(O,N) 3− δ perovskite oxynitrides exhibit strong noble metal-free activity for ammonia decomposition. MLIP simulations and NAP-XPS reveal anion vacancies as key active sites and show continuous surface nitridation under reaction conditions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
43
Pages
29301–29312
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN