Grain Boundary-Mediated Electrocatalytic C−N Coupling for Urea Synthesis from CO2 and NOx

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the role of grain boundaries in enhancing the electrocatalytic synthesis of urea from CO2 and NOx.
• Utilized grain boundary engineering techniques
• Explored the electrocatalytic performance of treated materials
• Assessed reaction efficiency in urea production
• Improved reaction rates observed with grain boundary manipulation
• Higher urea yields compared to traditional methods
• Enhanced sustainability metrics for chemical production