Apps/Agriculture

Catalyst that makes ammonia at low heat

WhyCategoryAgriculture
LevelSuper hard
UseFertilizer ammonia without the high heat and pressure of Haber–Bosch
WhatAtomsSurface 100–300 + N, H steps. Fe Ru Co Mo N H
BuildTestingSuper hard Reactor tests, years
FundingCompute ~$3–5k · Make ~$50–100k · Test ~$50–200k · Other ~$20k patents
TimeMake 3–6 months · Test 6–12 months · Total ~1–2 years
HowContact us for the design specs and build plan →
DemoN₂ lands, splits and picks up hydrogen on the new surface
CompetitionAcademic labs, Nitricity, Atmonia
BusinessBuyersYara, CF Industries
RevenueHuge Joint venture or spin-out. Very large, 5+ years out
N₂ standing on a ruthenium surface (orange = Ru)