journal article·2019-06

Promoting Nitrogen Electroreduction on Mo2C Nanoparticles Highly Dispersed on N‐Doped Carbon Nanosheets toward Rechargeable Li–N2 Batteries

Xin‐Gai Wang, Qinming Zhang, Xin Zhang, Chengyi Wang, Zhaojun Xie, Zhen Zhou

Small Methods· Volume 3· Issue 6
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Abstract

Abstract N2 fixation is a challenging and rewarding issue. However, the traditional Haber–Bosch process consumes a large amount of fossil fuels, resulting in serious environmental pollution. Instead, N2 electroreduction is a promising way to convert and utilize N2. Among various N2 electroreduction methods, combining N2 reduction with batteries is simple and efficient. Here, a composite of ultrasmall Mo2C particles highly dispersed on N‐doped carbon nanosheets is prepared, and it is applied as the air cathode for Li–N2 batteries. Li–N2 batteries show high discharge capacity and superior reversibility, demonstrating that the Li–N2 battery is a promising platform for N2 electroreduction and electrochemical energy storage.
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OpenAlex topics: Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction · Hydrogen Storage and Materials · Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies

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Affiliations

School of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China

Funding

Tianjin Science and Technology Committee · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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