Randomized trial demonstrates efficient acetamide production from CO2 and nitrate, indicating innovative strategies for sustainable chemical synthesis.
Key Points
This research aims to develop a dual-site catalyst for the efficient electrocatalytic synthesis of acetamide from CO2 and nitrate.
Designed an atomically engineered dual-site catalyst with nickel single atoms and copper nanoclusters.
Conducted in situ spectroscopic studies and theoretical calculations to analyze performance.
Evaluated acetamide yield rate and stability under specific industrial conditions.
Achieved an acetamide yield rate of 257.3 mmol h−1 gcat.−1 at a current density of 215.7 mA cm−2.
Stable operation maintained over 160 hours.
Strong Ni–Cu electronic coupling improved reactant adsorption and lowered activation barriers for critical reactions.