Facile synthesis of bimetallic N-doped carbon hybrid material for electrochemical nitrogen reduction

The CoRu bimetallic N-doped carbon hybrid material was synthesized in a simple way, which showed excellent electrocatalytic performance for NRR. • The bimetallic N-doped Carbon hybrid material exhibits a remarkable yield of ammonium at ambient conditions. • Introduction of CoRu bimetals leads to provide the active sites for electrochemical nitrogen reduction. • The catalyst shows high electrochemical stability in the process of electrochemical synthesis of ammonia.