Researchers Develop Sustainable Method for Ammonia and Formic Acid Production

Researchers Develop Sustainable Method for Ammonia and Formic Acid Production

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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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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Articles

9 février 2026
2 au total
Sustainable and Efficient Production of Ammonia and Formic Acid
Sustainable and Efficient Production of Ammonia and Formic Acid

AZoCleantech • 09 fév. 11h27

A team at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz has created a novel electrolysis method using a copper-nickel-tungsten catalyst to efficiently produce ammonia and formic acid, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional processes.

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Sustainable and efficient production of ammonia and formic acid
Sustainable and efficient production of ammonia and formic acid

chemeurope.com • 09 fév. 04h43

A team at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz has created a three-component catalyst that significantly enhances ammonia yield from nitrate electrolysis, while also producing formic acid from glycerol oxidation.

Crédibilité 85% Manip. 5% Centre

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