University of New South Wales: UNSW researchers a step closer to making green ammonia a reality

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UNSW researchers a step closer to making green ammonia a reality

14 NOV 2023
Green ammonia has the potential to drastically reduce the carbon footprint needed to produce fertiliser vital for crop-growing.

The production of ammonia for fertilisers – which has one of the largest carbon footprints among industrial processes – will soon be possible on farms using low-cost, low-energy and environmentally friendly technology.

This is thanks to researchers at UNSW Sydney and their collaborators who have developed an innovative technique for sustainable ammonia production at scale.

Up until now, the production of ammonia has relied on high-energy processes that leave a massive global carbon footprint – temperatures of more than 400 °C and pressures exceeding 200 atmospheres that account for 2 per cent of the world’s energy and 1.8 per cent of its CO₂.

But the researchers have come up with a method that significantly enhances energy efficiency while making environmentally friendly ammonia economically feasible. The new technique eliminates the requirement for high temperatures, high pressure, and extensive infrastructure in ammonia production.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2023.123426
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