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University of Sydney researchers have developed a new method to produce green ammonia directly from air using plasma and electrolysis, potentially revolutionizing sustainable fertilizer and hydrogen storage, and reducing reliance on the climate-intensive Haber-Bosch process.
Scientists from Stanford University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an electrochemical process for producing ammonia, a key ingredient in nitrogen fertilizer, without emitting carbon dioxide. By using neutron scattering, the researchers discovered that cycling an electric current during the conversion of nitrogen to ammonia increases the amount of ammonia produced. This sustainable method could help meet carbon-neutral goals and provide a solution for producing fertilizers without relying on the carbon-intensive Haber-Bosch process. The insights from this study could also be applied to other applications, such as recycling fertilizer runoff and producing ammonia for fueling ships.