Advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis: From fundamentals to applications

The electrocatalytic synthesis of urea (ESU) is a green and sustainable alternative to conventional production methods, and the related research is still in its infancy. Up to now, the field has been explored by several reviews, however, the authors are focusing on some particular problems and could...

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Main Authors: Zhenlin Mo, Jincheng Mu, Baojun Liu
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Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. 2024-12-01
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description The electrocatalytic synthesis of urea (ESU) is a green and sustainable alternative to conventional production methods, and the related research is still in its infancy. Up to now, the field has been explored by several reviews, however, the authors are focusing on some particular problems and could not provide a holistic view of the ESU. Based on these considerations, the novelty of this review lies in its comprehensive and systematic framework, as well as its in-depth analysis and general summary of several key issues. Hence, in this review, we critically evaluated the ESU through in-depth studies of various aspects, including nitrogen sources, catalysts choice, conditions modifications, detection methods, product calculations, and mechanisms evaluation, etc. In addition, after analyzing the reaction routes, reaction kinetics/thermodynamics and techno-economics assessment are also investigated. Finally, the summary and outlook are presented eventually, providing valuable insights for the related research. We believe that we will provide researchers with a comprehensive and clear picture of green synthesized urea, which is of great academic and practical significance.
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spelling doaj-art-690041a353ca4e2caefe83b46e1af7052025-08-20T02:58:41ZengKeAi Communications Co. Ltd.Advanced Powder Materials2772-834X2024-12-013610024510.1016/j.apmate.2024.100245Advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis: From fundamentals to applicationsZhenlin Mo0Jincheng Mu1Baojun Liu2College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, ChinaCollege of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, ChinaCorresponding author.; College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, ChinaThe electrocatalytic synthesis of urea (ESU) is a green and sustainable alternative to conventional production methods, and the related research is still in its infancy. Up to now, the field has been explored by several reviews, however, the authors are focusing on some particular problems and could not provide a holistic view of the ESU. Based on these considerations, the novelty of this review lies in its comprehensive and systematic framework, as well as its in-depth analysis and general summary of several key issues. Hence, in this review, we critically evaluated the ESU through in-depth studies of various aspects, including nitrogen sources, catalysts choice, conditions modifications, detection methods, product calculations, and mechanisms evaluation, etc. In addition, after analyzing the reaction routes, reaction kinetics/thermodynamics and techno-economics assessment are also investigated. Finally, the summary and outlook are presented eventually, providing valuable insights for the related research. We believe that we will provide researchers with a comprehensive and clear picture of green synthesized urea, which is of great academic and practical significance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772834X24000769ElectrocatalysisUrea synthesisCatalystsPerformance and mechanismEconomic and technical evaluation
spellingShingle Zhenlin Mo
Jincheng Mu
Baojun Liu
Advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis: From fundamentals to applications
Advanced Powder Materials
Electrocatalysis
Urea synthesis
Catalysts
Performance and mechanism
Economic and technical evaluation
title Advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis: From fundamentals to applications
title_full Advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis: From fundamentals to applications
title_fullStr Advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis: From fundamentals to applications
title_full_unstemmed Advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis: From fundamentals to applications
title_short Advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis: From fundamentals to applications
title_sort advances in electrocatalytic urea synthesis from fundamentals to applications
topic Electrocatalysis
Urea synthesis
Catalysts
Performance and mechanism
Economic and technical evaluation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772834X24000769
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