Near ambient N2 fixation on solid electrodes versus enzymes and homogeneous catalysts: [Inkl. Correction]
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The Mo/Fe nitrogenase enzyme is unique in its ability to efficiently reduce dinitrogen to ammonia at atmospheric pressures and room temperature. Should an artificial electrolytic device achieve the same feat, it would revolutionize fertilizer production and even provide an energy-dense, truly carbon-free fuel. This Review provides a coherent comparison of recent progress made in dinitrogen fixation on solid electrodes, homogeneous catalysts and nitrogenases. Specific emphasis is placed on systems for which there is unequivocal evidence that dinitrogen reduction has taken place. By establishing the cross-cutting themes and synergies between these systems, we identify viable avenues for future research. [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Nature Reviews Chemistry |
| Volume | 7 |
| Pages (from-to) | 184-201 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| ISSN | 2397-3358 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Correction: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41570-023-00481-2
Funding Information:
O.W. acknowledges funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and SFI Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Characterization of Materials Grant Ref: EP/S023259/1. J.B., I.E.L.S. and M.-M.T acknowledge funding from the National Research Council Canada through the Materials for Clean Fuels Challenge Program. I.E.L.S. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement no. 866402). A.B. and J.R. thank the Danish National Research Foundation DNRF-149 and the Carlsberg Foundation.
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