Nitrate Reduction News Today

The conventional industrial production of nitrogen-containing fertilizers, such as urea and ammonia, relies heavily on energy-intensive processes, accounting for approximately 3 % of global annual CO2 emissions. Herein, we report a sustainable electrocatalytic approach that realizes direct and selective synthesis of urea and ammonia from co-reduction of CO2 and nitrates under ambient conditions. With the assistance of a copper (Cu)-based salphen organic catalyst, outstanding urea (3.64 mg h−1 ...

New research describes the development of an in-situ electrochemically rebuilt Polypyrrole-Copper (PPy-Cu-E) nanofiber system for converting nitrate to ammonia in a simple ammonia synthesis method using a neutral electrolyte (pH = 7.5)

Iowa is getting millions of dollars to help protect water quality.