Photo-Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis: Nanocatalyst Discovery, Reactor Design, and Advanced Spectroscopy

Ammonia is a carbon-neutral liquid fuel that can store intermittent renewable energy sources and power generation. This book discusses the synthesis of novel hybrid plasmonic nanomaterials and their application in photo-electrochemical systems for ammonia synthesis, offering an integrated scientific framework to overcome challenges associated with renewable energy storage and transport.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ammonia, a remarkable liquid fuel, emerges as a promising solution for storing intermittent renewable energy sources and powering generation due to its exceptional energy density and hydrogen content. In "Photo-Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis: Nanocatalyst Discovery, Reactor Design, and Advanced Spectroscopy," researchers delve into the synthesis of novel hybrid plasmonic nanomaterials and their application in photo-electrochemical systems. With a focus on photo-electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) as an attractive alternative to the conventional thermochemical process, the book provides an integrated scientific framework that combines materials chemistry, photo-electrochemistry, and spectroscopy to address the challenges associated with renewable energy storage and transport.

The book begins by reviewing materials chemistry for the synthesis of diverse heterogeneous (photo) electrocatalysts, encompassing plasmonic and hybrid plasmonic-semiconductor nanostructures, with the aim of achieving selective and efficient conversion of N2 to NH3. It then delves into novel reactor design to study the redox processes in the photo-electrochemical energy conversion system, providing valuable insights into the performance of nanocatalysts toward NRR. Advanced spectroscopic techniques are employed to probe the intricate reaction mechanisms for ammonia synthesis, shedding light on the underlying processes at the molecular level.

Furthermore, the book offers a techno-economic analysis, presenting performance targets for the scale-up and commercialization of electrochemical ammonia synthesis. This comprehensive resource is invaluable to researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals engaged in sustainable energy storage and conversion across various disciplines, including Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Environmental Science. By exploring the potential of ammonia as a carbon-neutral liquid fuel, this book contributes to the development of a more sustainable and efficient energy future.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367694371