Ultralow-Loaded Molybdate on Defect-Engineered g-C3N4 for Efficient Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an ultralow-loaded molybdate catalyst on defect-engineered g-C3N4 for nitrate reduction to ammonia.
• Utilized a molybdate catalyst anchored on exfoliated g-C3N4
• Conducted electrochemical tests to assess nitrate reduction activity
• Employed defect engineering to enhance catalytic properties
• Achieved highly dispersed Mo nanoclusters with strong interactions on g-C3N4
• Demonstrated enhanced nitrate-to-ammonia conversion
• Showed improved selectivity and stability while suppressing unwanted hydrogen evolution