Tailoring alloy catalysts for electrocatalytic conversion of pollutants to value-added chemicals: ammonia synthesis, CO2 reduction, Ures synthesis and plastic upcycling
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OpenAlex topics: Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction · Environmental remediation with nanomaterials · CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
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