SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 21, 2024Interesting Engineering

Lightning-inspired reactor turns air and water into ammonia for fertilizer

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A new plasma-electrochemical reactor developed at the University at Buffalo can produce ammonia from air and water without greenhouse gas emissions. The reactor, inspired by lightning strikes, generates about 1 gram of ammonia daily for over 1,000 hours at room temperature, potentially revolutionizing fertilizer production and reducing reliance on the carbon-intensive Haber-Bosch process.

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