# New catalyst builds proton highways to tackle a long-standing hurdle in green ammonia synthesis

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- Published: 2026-10-29T17:00:08+00:00
- Category: Science
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Over a century ago, the Haber-Bosch process, a two-step reaction for the synthesis of ammonia (NH₃), an irreplaceable chemical for the fertilizer industry, prevented the world from going into a serious food crisis. Today, however, the same method consumes about 1% of global energy and contributes more than 1% of annual anthropogenic CO₂ emissions.

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