Palladium membrane enables ammonia synthesis from water in South Korea

A South Korean research team has developed an eco-friendly ammonia synthesis process using a membrane that selectively transports hydrogen. The method produces ammonia from water and cuts carbon emissions compared with the conventional Haber-Bosch process.

• The membrane selectively transports hydrogen while blocking water
• Ammonia is synthesized from water instead of high-pressure hydrogen and nitrogen
• The method reduces carbon emissions versus the Haber-Bosch process