Ammonia Energy: A Call for Environmental Awareness

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25250/thescbr.brk789

Keywords:

Climate change, Environmental impacts, Sustainable Energy

Abstract

Ammonia (NH3) is emerging as a promising low-carbon fuel and hydrogen carrier in the quest to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. However, in our recent study, we reveal that using ammonia in the energy sector poses significant environmental risks, including the release of nitrogen-based pollutants and potent greenhouse gases. Our research underscores the importance of proactive engineering solutions to mitigate these impacts effectively.

Author Biographies

  • Matteo Bertagni, Princeton University

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Robert Socolow

    Professor

  • Amilcare Porporato

    Professor

Original article reference

Bertagni, M. B., Socolow, R. H., Martirez, J. M. P., Carter, E. A., Greig, C., Ju, Y., ... & Porporato, A. (2023). Minimizing the impacts of the ammonia economy on the nitrogen cycle and climate. PNAS, 120(46), e2311728120.

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Published

2024-08-29

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Section

Earth & Space