Molecular dinitrogen anions pave the way for low-temperature ammonia synthesis
edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Many scientists are trying to develop catalysts to make NH₃ synthesis possible under milder conditions. Although some high-performance catalysts have been reported, they often rely on scarce noble metals, such as ruthenium. Barium (Ba)-based materials could be a cost-effective alternative, but highly…