Electrochemical Ammonia Production E-Ammonia E-Ammonia E-Ammonia

We propose to build an electrochemical device as a prototype design for a stand-alone ammonia generator. The device can potentially lead the way towards a disruptive new technology allowing sustainable and delocalized production of ammonia. The basis for the proposal is recent fundamental investigations in our laboratory proving an electrochemical process to electrochemically reduce N2 to form ammonia using Lithium as a catalyst. Our approach allows the Lithium to be deposited as Li3N from a Li salt and molecular N2 in a non-aqueous electrolyte and subsequently hydrogenated into ammonia. Our new method hinges on continually alternating the applied potential, which reduces energy consumption.