Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews

Green Ammonia and Nitrogen-Containing Basic Chemicals

Since the development and implementation of the Haber–Bosch process in the early 1900s, ammonia has secured its place among the most important basic chemicals, serving a wide range of industrial and transportation applications. These include its use as a carbon-free fuel, in synthetic fertilizers, mining, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, polymers, and textiles.

Today, the global shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies has brought green ammonia to the forefront. As a low- to zero-carbon alternative, green ammonia is gaining significant attention. Recent advances in electro-, photoelectro-, and biocatalysis have shown promising pathways for catalytic ammonia production. However, key challenges remain—including system complexity, scalability, moderate ammonia yields, and the high investment costs associated with technology implementation. These factors are critical to address for the transition to a green ammonia economy.

A particularly important application of green ammonia is in the production and use of synthetic fertilizers. Reducing emissions from fertilizers while maintaining food security requires a combination of technological innovation and improved field efficiency. Recent life cycle assessments suggest that emissions from both manure and synthetic fertilizers can be reduced by up to 80%—down to one-fifth of current levels—without compromising agricultural productivity.

For this Article Collection, “Green Ammonia and Nitrogen-Containing Basic Chemicals,” we invite researchers to submit recent findings, innovations, and technological advances related to green ammonia. Contributions may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Energy- and CO₂-neutral routes for ammonia synthesis
• Advances in catalysis for ammonia manufacturing
• Green technology design for the production of fertilizers and nitrogen-containing basic chemicals
• Ammonia as a carbon-free fuel and energy storage medium
• Reduction of NH₃, NOₓ, and NO₂ emissions to the atmosphere

We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address scientific, engineering, environmental, and industrial aspects of green ammonia and related nitrogen technologies.

All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo a full peer-review; the Guest Advisor for this Collection will not be handling the manuscripts (unless they are an Editorial Board member).

Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 28 August 2026.

Please contact Agnes Zhou at [email protected] with any queries and discount codes regarding this Article Collection.

Please be sure to select the appropriate Article Collection from the drop-down menu in the submission system.