Ni–N Interfacial Engineering Enables Noble-Metal-Free Ammonia Photodecomposition

Zihao Yang; Md. Sakib Hasan Khan; Zhehao Sun; Jiayi Chen; Xuecheng Jing; Yilun Chen; Nicholas Cox; Ary Anggara Wibowo; Xiaolin Wang; Rino Wu; Daniel MacDonald; Dong-Chen Qi; Zongyou Yin

doi:10.1039/d5nh00819k

January 1, 2026Nanoscale Horizons

Ni–N Interfacial Engineering Enables Noble-Metal-Free Ammonia Photodecomposition

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The aim is to develop a photocatalyst that efficiently converts ammonia into hydrogen without using noble metals or sacrificial agents.
Developed a Ni–NC@TiO2 core–shell structure for photocatalysis
Tested under visible light conditions for hydrogen production
Evaluated the efficiency of ammonia photodecomposition
Achieved efficient hydrogen production from ammonia
Demonstrated effectiveness without noble metals
Showed promising results under visible light

Implication

Developing a noble-metal-free photocatalyst demonstrates efficient hydrogen production from ammonia, suggesting advancements in sustainable energy.

Abstract

A noble-metal-free Ni–NC@TiO 2 core–shell photocatalyst was developed for efficient hydrogen production from ammonia photodecomposition under visible light without the use of sacrificial agents. In this architecture, Ni nanoparticles are anchored...

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Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c771c58bbfbc51511e1c4f https://doi.org/10.1039/d5nh00819k

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