The new reactor, described Aug. 12 in the journal Nature Catalysis, produces ammonia gas from water contaminated with nitrate ions. Ammonia (NH3) is an extremely important industrial chemical.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Chris Li, a University at Buffalo chemist developing a reactor for green ammonia synthesis, has received a Cottrell Scholar Award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement ...

Dip one Q-tip into concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl) and a second cotton swab into concentrated aqueous ammonia (NH3). Simultaneously insert both cotton swabs into the ends of the glass apparatus ...