# New plasma device turns air into ammonia, ends the need for fossil fuels

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/new-plasma-device-turns-air-into-ammonia-ends-the-need-for-fossil-fuels/
- Published: 2025-07-06T09:00:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image: Membrane-based electrolyzer used in green ammonia production. Image credit: PJ Cullen / The University of Sydney. Article by Aamir Khollam. Interesting Engineering – July 4, 2025. Research article: Angewandte Chemie International Edition. Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a groundbreaking way to produce ammonia using electricity and artificial lightning. The innovation offers a cleaner, decentralized alternative to the Haber-Bosch process, which dominates global ammonia production but leaves a massive carbon footprint. Ammonia, a key ingredient in fertilizers, supports nearly half of global food production. Traditionally, its production requires high heat, high pressure, and fossil fuels, making it one of the most emissions-intensive chemical processes in the world. […] Click here to view original web page at www.interestingengineering.com