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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Catalysis

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  • Electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reactions (ENRR) offer a sustainable pathway for ammonia synthesis under ambient conditions.
  • Morphology of electrocatalysts significantly influences their performance in ENRR.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of silver (Ag) nanostructure morphology on electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction.
  • To optimize conditions for high-efficiency ammonia production using Ag nanoplates.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of Ag triangular nanoplates and rounded Ag nanoparticles.
  • Electrochemical characterization of ENRR performance, including faradaic efficiency and ammonia yield.
  • Evaluation of morphology-dependent catalytic activity at varying overpotentials.

Main Results:

  • Ag triangular nanoplates with sharp edges achieved a 25% faradaic efficiency and 58.5 mg gAg-1 h-1 ammonia yield at -0.25 V vs. RHE, boosted by potassium cations.
  • Rounded Ag nanoparticles exhibited lower performance (16% faradaic efficiency, 38 mg gAg-1 h-1 ammonia yield) at a higher overpotential (-0.35 V vs. RHE).

Conclusions:

  • Nanoplate morphology with sharp edges enhances electrocatalytic activity for ENRR.
  • Potassium cations play a crucial role in boosting the performance of Ag nanoplates for ammonia synthesis.