Plasma-driven electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction. This project aims to reform ammonia production, a crucial chemical for global food and hydrogen storage, while reducing carbon emissions. The goal is

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Plasma-driven electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction. This project aims to reform ammonia production, a crucial chemical for global food and hydrogen storage, while reducing carbon emissions. The goal is to develop a novel method called "hybrid plasma electrolysis (HPE)" to tackle the challenges of sustainable ammonia production. The project addresses the difficulty of breaking nitrogen triple bonds under ambient conditions by using nonthermal plasma to lower the energy barrier for the electrochemical process. This innovative approach could complement the current high-carbon Haber-Bosch process, reducing emissions and promoting sustainability. Overall, this project offers a sustainable solution for agriculture and energy storage, benefiting both farms and communities.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 5106 - Nuclear and Plasma Physics. Lead: Dr Tianqi Zhang