Determining overpotentials for the oxidation of alcohols by molecular electrocatalysts in non-aqueous solvents
Amy L. Speelman, James B. Gerken, Spencer P. Heins, Eric S. Wiedner, Shannon S. Stahl, Aaron M. Appel
Abstract
Overpotentials are assessed for electrocatalytic oxidation of alcohols using molecular complexes in organic solvents. This work enables meaningful comparison of electrocatalysts across solvents and conditions to establish essential design criteria.
Topics & Concepts
Aqueous solutionAlcohol oxidationWork (physics)ChemistryOrganic solventInorganic chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryCatalysisThermodynamicsPhysicsEngineeringElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsOxidative Organic Chemistry ReactionsElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion