Researchers Develop Sustainable Method for Ammonia and Formic Acid Production
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have developed a novel electrolysis method using a copper-nickel-tungsten catalyst. This three-component catalyst significantly increases the yield of ammonia produced from nitrate electrolysis. Additionally, the method enables the production of formic acid through glycerol oxidation. The new process offers a sustainable alternative to traditional ammonia and formic acid production methods. The research was led by Dr. Dandan Gao at the university in Mainz, Germany. This development could have important implications for more environmentally friendly chemical manufacturing.
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Dr. Dandan Gao
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
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