Minimizing the impacts of the ammonia economy on the nitrogen cycle and climate
Abstrak
Significance The global transition to low-carbon energy necessitates exploring alternatives to fossil fuels. Hydrogen has emerged as a promising option; however, hydrogen storage and transportation challenges have led to considering ammonia as a hydrogen carrier and fuel. This study investigates the potential environmental risks associated with ammonia use in the energy sector. Our findings demonstrate that reactive nitrogen compounds released throughout the ammonia value chain can harm air quality, human health, ecosystems, and climate, and lead to stratospheric ozone depletion. However, we also show that optimal engineering practices and management strategies can effectively mitigate these concerns. Our research contributes to informed decision-making and the development of environmentally responsible ammonia energy systems.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (12)
M. Bertagni
R. Socolow
J. M. Martirez
Emily A. Carter
Chris Greig
Yiguang Ju
T. Lieuwen
M. E. Mueller
S. Sundaresan
Rui Wang
M. Zondlo
A. Porporato
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2023
- Bahasa
- en
- Total Sitasi
- 51×
- Sumber Database
- Semantic Scholar
- DOI
- 10.1073/pnas.2311728120
- Akses
- Open Access ✓