Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a new ammonia production process that is cheaper, cleaner, and greener.
The process, called lithium-mediated ammonia synthesis, combines nitrogen gas and a hydrogen-donating fluid with a charged lithium electrode.
The reaction works at low temperatures and is regenerative, restoring the original materials with each cycle of ammonia production.
The process shows promise in meeting Department of Energy standards for industrial-scale production of ammonia and has potential applications in hydrogen fuel technology.