The article explores the potential of using ammonia as a replacement for carbon-based fuels and a carrier for renewable energy transportation. The current technology for ammonia production, which relies on fossil fuels, needs to be transformed into a simpler and more scalable method. The study focuses on investigating the role of the electrolyte in this transformation process. The researchers propose a high-efficiency technique that utilizes a high-concentration imide-based lithium-salt electrolyte to generate a stable electrode-electrolyte interface, resulting in increased ammonia yield rates and close to 100% current-to-ammonia efficiency. The findings could pave the way for a more sustainable and robust process for ammonia production.
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