Manipulating Spin-state Conversion to Promote Asymmetric d-p Orbital Hybridization for High-Efficiency Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia

Key Points

• Maximizing ammonia production efficiency relies on optimizing nitrate electroreduction kinetics.
• The study identifies a significant barrier to hydrogenation due to spin-forbidden transitions during nitrate reduction.
• Innovative manipulation of electronic states and orbital hybridization are central to enhancing hydrogenation rates.
• Future techniques may further refine these methods, bolstering sustainable ammonia production practices.

Abstract