August 1, 2025Inorganic ChemistryOpen Access

Advances and Mechanistic Studies of Cu-Based Heterostructures for Nitrate Reduction

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This review highlights advances in copper-based electrocatalysts for nitrate reduction, suggesting improved efficiency and pollutant remediation.

The nitrate reduction reaction to ammonia is an environmentally friendly method for sustainable fertilizer production.
Copper-based electrocatalysts are preferred due to their effective nitrate adsorption and reduced competing reactions.
This review discusses interfacial engineering strategies that enhance catalytic activity in Cu-based heterostructures.
Optimizing the structure-activity relationships is crucial for developing next-generation electrocatalysts for ammonia production.

Wang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This review highlights advances in copper-based electrocatalysts for nitrate reduction, suggesting improved efficiency and pollutant remediation.