Heterogeneous Electrochemical Ammonia Oxidation with a Ru-bda Oligomer Anchored on Graphitic Electrodes via CH−π Interactions
Anna M. Beiler, Alisa Denisiuk, Jan Holub, Francisco-Javier Sánchez-Baygual, Marcos Gil‐Sepulcre, Mehmed Z. Ertem, Dooshaye Moonshiram, Alberto Piccioni, Antoni Llobet
Abstract
, reaching turnover numbers of 7500. X-ray absorption spectroscopic analysis after bulk electrolysis confirms the molecular integrity of the catalyst. Based on computational studies together with electrochemical evidence, ammonia nucleophilic attack is proposed as the primary pathway that leads to critical N-N bond formation.
Topics & Concepts
OligomerElectrochemistryAmmoniaElectrodeChemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryEngineeringAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts