Abstract: This literature analysis reveals and identifies gaps in recent research focused on the synthesis of intermetallic compounds (IMC) and their application in the important and actual reactions in the field of electrocatalysis, especially for reactions related to the synthesis of ammonia, which serves as a potential alternative for the non-eco-friendly and expensive Haber-Bosch industrial process. The electrocatalytic activity of intermetallic compounds can be comparable to a single-atom catalyst, while research in this area is insufficient. A number of works critically reviewed in this perspective review use catalysts that actually modify its surfaces directly on atomic level including the deposited catalytic layer consisting of IMC. Another aim of this perspective review is to examine in more detail the role of nonmetals in the synthesis of IMC, and the performance of IMC with nonmetals (B, Si) in the reactions of electrocatalytic production of ammonia. Due to the relevance of the topic, this review examines exclusively new publications over the past five years, focusing on the latest research discoveries in 2024–2025 and is aimed at attracting attention of a wide audience of scientists in the fields of electrochemistry, chemistry of materials, physics of materials, energy chemistry, catalysis, and sustainable chemistry, as well as in all related fields.

Cite: Lebedeva O. , Kultin D. , Kuznetsova I. , Nesterenko S. , Kustov L.
Intermetallic electrocatalysts for green ammonia synthesis: recent trends, opportunities, and challenges
Applied Surface Science. 2026. V.747. 167754 . DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2026.167754 OpenAlex

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Jul 25, 2026

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W7167261444

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