Achieving Electroconversion of Air to Nitric Acid with Mild Conditions
In a major breakthrough, scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have successfully developed a process for electroconverting air into nitric acid using mild temperature and pressure. This new process, which uses electricity to convert atmospheric nitrogen into nitric acid, could revolutionize the production of nitrogen-based fertilizers and industrial chemicals. The research team was able to achieve this remarkable feat with a simple, low-cost setup consisting of a small stainless steel chamber, a water-cooled electrolyte, and a high voltage power supply. This process could provide a much needed boost to the production of nitrogen-based products, while also reducing the environmental impact of traditional nitrogen production methods.
source: Phys.org