Improving electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia conversion by balancing evolution and consumption with single-atom Pd doping

Key Points

• Ammonia synthesis increased significantly, driven by efficient nitrate reduction balance.
• Key findings indicate a substantial enhancement of electrocatalytic performance with single-atom palladium doping.
• Assessment using electrocatalyst performance metrics provides new insights into reactive pathways.
• The technique may enable broader applications in sustainable nitrogen fixation, addressing environmental needs.