Heterogeneous photocatalytic synthesis of ammonia from water and nitrogen

Abstract

Photocatalytic synthesis of ammonia from water and nitrogen was performed. Binary wafered catalysts prepared with semiconductor powder (TiO 2, SrTiO 3, CdS or GaP) and platinum black, where the copolymer of ethylene and vinylalcohol was used as a binder, were found to be more effective to yield ammonia than the semiconductor powders alone.