Chemical engineers make 'green' ammonia from air, water and renewable electricity

Matthew Kelly
January 23 2021 - 8:00am
Energy intensive: Orica's Kooragang Island plant. The plant currently uses the Haber-Bosch method to produce ammonia. Picture: Max Mason Hubers
Energy intensive: Orica's Kooragang Island plant. The plant currently uses the Haber-Bosch method to produce ammonia. Picture: Max Mason Hubers

Chemical engineers have found a way to make 'green' ammonia from air, water and renewable electricity that does not require the high temperatures, high pressure and huge infrastructure currently needed to produce the compound.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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