Mechanistic study for efficient nitrogen fixation

The conversion of nitrogen (N2) to ammonia (NH3) is a key enabler in increasing global food production and nitrogen-containing feedstocks; however, the industrial process for producing NH3 from atmospheric N2 is energy intensive and has a large carbon footprint. Now, an efficient and mild catalytic method for the reduction of N2 has been demonstrated, contributing to the development of a more sustainable process for the production of NH3.