Electrodeposited Polyoxometalate-Cu ₂₊₁ O Hybrid on Copper Foam: Synergistic Electron Transfer for Efficient Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia

Kaiqun Bai; Xinming Wang; Gang Li; Haijun Pang; Huiyuan Ma

doi:10.1039/d5dt03106k

January 1, 2026Dalton Transactions

Electrodeposited Polyoxometalate-Cu ₂₊₁ O Hybrid on Copper Foam: Synergistic Electron Transfer for Efficient Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia

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This research aims to improve nitrate reduction to ammonia using a novel electrocatalyst.
Developed a hybrid catalyst using electrodeposited polyoxometalate and Cu2+1 O on copper foam.
Conducted electrocatalytic tests to evaluate efficiency in nitrate reduction.
Analyzed electron transfer mechanisms involved in the reaction.
Achieved significant enhancement in nitrate reduction rates compared to conventional methods.
Demonstrated efficient electron transfer pathways facilitating ammonia formation.
Showed potential to replace energy-intensive ammonia synthesis processes.

Implication

Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction enhances ammonia synthesis efficiency, suggesting a greener alternative to traditional methods.

Abstract

Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction (NO3RR) is a sustainable strategy to address nitrate pollution and replace the energyintensive Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis, but it is hindered by complex multi-electron transfer pathways...

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Electrodeposited Polyoxometalate-Cu ₂₊₁ O Hybrid on Copper Foam: Synergistic Electron Transfer for Efficient Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia

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Electrodeposited Polyoxometalate-Cu ₂₊₁ O Hybrid on Copper Foam: Synergistic Electron Transfer for Efficient Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia

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