Valorization of Nitrate and Carbon Dioxide into Ammonia and Urea under Visible Light

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Summary:
- This article details a pioneering electrochemical approach to simultaneously convert nitrate (a common water pollutant) and carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) into urea, a vital industrial chemical.
- The research highlights the development of a specialized copper-based catalyst system that facilitates the C–N coupling process, offering a sustainable pathway for both environmental remediation and chemical synthesis.

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