Perspectives on electrochemical nitrogen fixation catalyzed by two-dimensional MXenes

Ammonia is the most basic raw material in industrial and agricultural production. The current production of ammonia relies on Haber-Bosch process with high energy consumption. To overcome this shortcoming, development electrocatalytic synthesis under moderate conditions considered as a potential alternative technology. two-dimensional (2D) MXenes family has been proved promising electrocatalysts, but from currently available literature, it hard to find systematic review MXenes-catalyzed synthesis. So present review, we summarize key perspectives that topic recent years well outline, prospective view, strategies catalyst design. We analyze detail methods for preparing performance MXenes-based catalysts corresponding underlying mechanisms, also discuss criteria challenges, expecting provide inspiration efficient route electrochemical fixation.