Sustainable pathways to ammonia: a comprehensive review of green production approaches

Ammonia production is vital in global industries but faces increasing environmental concerns, necessitating a shift towards sustainable methods. This review comprehensively explores diverse hydrogen production approaches and their potential impact on sustainable ammonia synthesis. The primary focus is investigating hydrogen production methods that enhance both efficiency and sustainability in ammonia synthesis, which is crucial for reducing its environmental footprint. Furthermore, the review highlights the pivotal role of catalysts in improving Faradaic efficiency in ammonia synthesis, emphasizing their significance in overall process efficiency. The study identifies innovative technologies that have the potential to revolutionize ammonia production while aligning with global sustainability goals. Through a thorough examination of hydrogen production methods and catalytic advances, this review provides valuable insight into greener and more efficient ammonia production practices. In conclusion, it emphasizes the importance of exploring hydrogen production methods and leveraging catalysts to improve ammonia production sustainability and efficiency. It addresses a critical research gap and paves the way for an environmentally responsible and globally aligned ammonia production industry. Hydrogen production methods that enhance both efficiency and sustainability in ammonia synthesis are reviewed, highlighting the pivotal role of catalysts in improving Faradaic efficiency in ammonia synthesis. It addresses a critical research gap and paves the way for an environmentally responsible and globally aligned ammonia production industry. Graphical Abstract