Engineering Hydrophobic Covalent Organic Frameworks for Electroreduction of Nitrate to Ammonia

Key Points

• The aim is to develop efficient electrocatalysts for the nitrate reduction reaction to ammonia, addressing sustainability in nitrogen management.
• Engineered hydrophobic covalent organic frameworks as electrocatalysts for NO3RR
• Assessment of reaction performance under various conditions
• Analysis of multi-step mechanisms and side reactions
• Improved electrocatalytic activity observed with hydrophobic covalent organic frameworks
• Significant reduction in competing side reactions leading to ammonia production
• Quantitative metrics show enhanced efficiency compared to traditional catalysts