Citation: Jiapei Zou, Junyang Zhang, Xuming Wu, Cong Wei, Simin Fang, Yuxi Wang. A Comprehensive Experiment Based on Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction into Ammonia: Synthesis, Characterization, Performance Exploration, and Applicable Design of Copper-based Catalysts[J]. University Chemistry, ;2024, 39(6): 373-382. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202312081 shu

A Comprehensive Experiment Based on Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction into Ammonia: Synthesis, Characterization, Performance Exploration, and Applicable Design of Copper-based Catalysts

Jiapei Zou ¹ ,
Junyang Zhang ¹ ,
Xuming Wu ¹ ,
Cong Wei ¹ ,
Simin Fang ^1,2 ,
Yuxi Wang ³

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School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China;
2.
National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education(University of Science and Technology of China), Hefei 230026, China;
3.
School of Flexible Electronics, SunYat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, Guangdong Province, China

Received Date: 24 December 2023
Revised Date: 4 February 2024

Electrocatalysis, as a focal point in the fields of nanomaterials and energy chemistry, holds the key to futural energy storage and conversion technologies. Against the backdrop of “carbon peak” and “carbon neutrality”, electrocatalytic nitrate reduction into ammonia is recognized as a green and safe technique. In order to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and experimental teaching, we have developed a comprehensive chemical experiment centered on electrocatalytic nitrate reduction into ammonia. With an integrated design of basic knowledge, scientific studies and practical applications, this experiment contains hierarchal contents of copper-based catalysts, including its synthesis and characterization, performance exploration and applicable design. This experiment is designed to help undergraduate students gain insights into the latest advancements in electrocatalysis, master its fundamental knowledge and research methods, and foster their innovation awareness and practical application abilities.
- Electrocatalytic reduction,
- Copper-based catalyst,
- Synthetic ammonia,
- Science and education integration
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