Project description
Green ammonia production: novel electrolytes and process optimisation
Ammonia (NH3) produced using renewable energy sources is generating growing interest as a liquid fuel alternative to fossil fuels. Currently, it is primarily produced via the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process that generates significant emissions. Direct electrochemical conversion of nitrogen to NH3 via the electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (E-NRR) is a promising but challenging alternative. Few studies have focused on the electrolyte, which is key to the process selectivity and efficiency. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the GREENER project plans to fill this gap, targeting the development of novel electrolytes and E-NRR optimisation to support green ammonia synthesis and the transition towards carbon neutrality.
Objective
The continuously increasing environmental concerns together with a potential energy crisis make more necessary than ever to explore alternative and sustainable energy sources that can replace fossil fuels. Ammonia is gaining momentum as a promising alternative renewable energy carrier and storage intermediate for global use in the future. Nowadays, ammonia is mainly produced via the Haber-Bosch process, which is high energy-demanding and source of greenhouses gases emissions. The electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (E-NRR) is a promising opportunity and at the same time a challenging alternative route for green ammonia synthesis under ambient conditions. Although to date most E-NRR research studies focus on catalyst design, the electrolyte is vital since it essentially is responsible for the selectivity and efficiency of the process and more research is needed. The proposal “Electrolyte optimization for enhancing GREEN ammonia production from nitrogen ElectroReduction” (GREENER) fills this gap by focusing on novel electrolytes development and E-NRR optimization for green ammonia synthesis, boosting the transition toward zero-carbon.
With the support of my supervisor (Prof Bella) and his cutting-edge European Research Council (ERC) Green Electrochemistry Lab at the Politecnico di Torino I will be trained in materials, methods and data analysis in electrochemistry and this fellowship will boost my career in science.
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- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels liquid fuels
- natural sciences chemical sciences electrochemistry
- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels renewable energy
- natural sciences chemical sciences inorganic chemistry inorganic compounds
- natural sciences chemical sciences catalysis electrocatalysis
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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10129 Torino
Italy
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