“…Although ruthenium (Ru) is known as one of the most active species, Ru-based catalysts are not desirable for mass utilization owing to their poor availability and high cost. 2) For the development of inexpensive and highly active catalysts for ammonia decomposition, metals, bimetals, carbides, and nitrides such as Fe, 8),13), 14) Co, 8),12),14), 15) Ni, 1),8),11),14), 16) FeCo, 17) NiFe, 18) Mo 2 C, 19) Mo 2 N, 20) MoN, 21) Ni 2 Mo 3 N, 22) Co 3 Mo 3 N, 6), 20) and MnN-Li 2 NH 23) have been investigated as active species for ammonia decomposition. Among these, Co 3 Mo 3 N is one of the most promising candidates as an inexpensive and highly active catalyst since its binding energy with nitrogen is suitable for ammonia decomposition.…”