Steering Intermediate Coupling by Alkali‐Metal Cations for Efficient Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia

Key Points

• The main aim is to explore how alkali-metal cations can influence nitrate electroreduction to ammonia.
• Developed a strategy involving varying alkali-metal cations in an electrolyte system.
• Utilized a range of catalysts and electrolytes to assess efficacy and mechanism of nitrate conversion.
• Analyzed the influence of intermediate coupling on hydrogenation-related catalytic transformations.
• Achieved significant improvement in ammonia yield through optimized cation selection.
• Demonstrated broad applicability across various electrolytes, enhancing the efficiency of the process.
• Identified a general design principle for rational electrolyte engineering in catalytic reactions.