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Inspired by nitrogenase which can covert nitrogen (N-2) to ammonia in mild condition, we designed a series nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) catalysts which Mo embedded on double vacancies graphene (GR) with nonmetal atoms X (X = C, N, B, P, S) doped (MoX4/GR) were used to imitate the active center of nitrogenase. By means of density functional theory (DFT) computations, it is found that MoS4/GR catalyze NRR through alternating mechanism possesses low limiting potential of -0.29 V among designed systems. The high NRR activity of MoS4/GR is attributed to its inherent properties, i.e. the d(z)(2) orbital features which indicate stronger overlap with the empty p orbitals of N-2 Back-donation phenomenon between Mo and N-2, small work function and excellent electrical conductivity are beneficial to the electron transfer. Our work provides a model to explain why Mo atom is coordinated with S atoms in the nitrogenase rather than C, N, P, and B which also exist in the organism of the nitrogenase.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
ISSN: 0169-4332
Year: 2020
Volume: 534
6 . 7 0 7
JCR@2020
6 . 3 0 0
JCR@2023
ESI Discipline: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
ESI HC Threshold:196
JCR Journal Grade:1
CAS Journal Grade:1
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WoS CC Cited Count: 25
SCOPUS Cited Count: 25
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
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30 Days PV: 2
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