MXene‐Based Electrocatalysts for Sustainable Nitrogen Conversion: From Ammonia Oxidation to Nitrogen and Nitrate Reduction
- 1Department of Interdisciplinary Program for Photonic Engineering Chonnam National University Gwangju Republic of Korea
Abstract
2D transition‐metal carbides and nitrides, known as MXenes, have emerged as promising electrocatalysts for nitrogen‐related reactions, including ammonia oxidation (AOR), nitrogen reduction (NRR), and nitrate reduction (NO3RR). Their appeal stems from a layered architecture, abundant active sites, tunable surface chemistry, and high electrical conductivity. Key physicochemical properties—including controllable surface terminations (–O, –OH, –F), defect‐rich surfaces, and flexible electronic structures—facilitate intermediate adsorption and activation while enhancing charge‐transfer kinetics. Recent synthesis methods, such as HF etching and fluorine‐free Lewis acid approaches, enable precise control over functionalities that dictate catalytic performance. Furthermore, engineering strategies like heteroatom doping, defect engineering, and hybrid composite formation are explored to optimize activity, selectivity, and durability. Ti3C2TX remains the most extensively studied platform due to its versatility and performance. This review provides a comprehensive overview of advancements in MXene‐based catalysts for NO3RR, NRR, and AOR, highlighting the relationships between reaction mechanisms, electronic structures, and synthesis strategies. Finally, current challenges and future perspectives for the rational design of efficient, scalable, and sustainable MXene catalysts for nitrogen‐related energy applications are discussed.
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BibTeX
@article{eid2026mxenebased,
title = {{MXene‐Based Electrocatalysts for Sustainable Nitrogen Conversion: From Ammonia Oxidation to Nitrogen and Nitrate Reduction}},
author = {Afaf Salah Eid and Alaa M. Ibrahim and Soon Hyung Kang},
journal = {Advanced Materials Interfaces},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1002/admi.70704},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.70704},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - MXene‐Based Electrocatalysts for Sustainable Nitrogen Conversion: From Ammonia Oxidation to Nitrogen and Nitrate Reduction
AU - Afaf Salah Eid
AU - Alaa M. Ibrahim
AU - Soon Hyung Kang
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/26
JO - Advanced Materials Interfaces
DO - 10.1002/admi.70704
UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.70704
AB - 2D transition‐metal carbides and nitrides, known as MXenes, have emerged as promising electrocatalysts for nitrogen‐related reactions, including ammonia oxidation (AOR), nitrogen reduction (NRR), and nitrate reduction (NO3RR). Their appeal stems from a layered architecture, abundant active sites, tunable surface chemistry, and high electrical conductivity. Key physicochemical properties—including controllable surface terminations (–O, –OH, –F), defect‐rich surfaces, and flexible electronic structures—facilitate intermediate adsorption and activation while enhancing charge‐transfer kinetics. Recent synthesis methods, such as HF etching and fluorine‐free Lewis acid approaches, enable precise control over functionalities that dictate catalytic performance. Furthermore, engineering strategies like heteroatom doping, defect engineering, and hybrid composite formation are explored to optimize activity, selectivity, and durability. Ti3C2TX remains the most extensively studied platform due to its versatility and performance. This review provides a comprehensive overview of advancements in MXene‐based catalysts for NO3RR, NRR, and AOR, highlighting the relationships between reaction mechanisms, electronic structures, and synthesis strategies. Finally, current challenges and future perspectives for the rational design of efficient, scalable, and sustainable MXene catalysts for nitrogen‐related energy applications are discussed.
SN - 2196-7350
ER -