A newly engineered catalyst overcomes key obstacles that have long limited ammonia as a clean…
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Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the chemical formula NH3. It is a colorless gas with a distinctive pungent smell. Ammonia is a crucial substance in both environmental and industrial contexts. In nature, it is produced by the decomposition of organic matter and is a vital component of the nitrogen cycle, playing a key role in the synthesis of amino acids in living organisms. Industrially, ammonia is primarily manufactured using the Haber-Bosch process, which synthesizes ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases under high pressure and temperature in the presence of a catalyst. It is widely used as a nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture, which is its largest application. Additionally, ammonia is employed in the production of plastics, explosives, textiles, and dyes, and as a refrigerant in cooling systems due to its energy efficiency and environmentally friendly properties compared to traditional refrigerants.
A lightning-inspired process creates ammonia from air. The approach may support future green energy solutions.…
Scientists have uncovered how ammonia wreaks havoc on liver cells by damaging mitochondria, leading to…
A backyard astronomer helped uncover a planetary mystery — Jupiter’s famous clouds aren’t ammonia ice…
Discover a new, eco-friendly method of synthesizing ammonia using Earth’s natural geological processes, potentially transforming…
Researchers have developed a new catalyst that uniquely increases in activity over time, unlike most…
Producing sufficient ammonia to sustain global food production carries a significant carbon footprint; a new…
A new device produces ammonia from air and wind energy, offering a sustainable alternative to…
German researchers have created a catalyst that converts ammonia into hydrogen and nitrite, potentially combining…
Low temperature, regenerative method conserves energy and effectively generates common chemical. Among the many chemicals…
The KIER has achieved a historic milestone in Korea by successfully producing hydrogen of exceptional…
A study led by the University of Oklahoma enhances scientific understanding of ammonia oxidation. Assistant…
Discovering essential electron carriers in nitrogenases opens new paths for eco-friendly chemical production, addressing a…
For the first time, scientists from Stockholm University have studied the surfaces of iron and…
Proving the technique works puts scientists one step closer to unraveling the mysteries of hydrogen…
Japanese scientists have discovered a compound, ethylammonium lead iodide, which can store and release ammonia…
Eco-Friendly Ammonia From Air and Water Stanford researchers have found an environmentally friendly method of…
New MOFs use less energy to separate ammonia from chemical reactants in Haber-Bosch process. Industrial…