Enhancing the selective electrochemical conversion of nitrate <i>via</i> π back-donation on Lewis acid sites induced by noble-metal doped CoP
Yihong Gao, Kunpeng Wang, Shikuo Li, Hui Zhang, Fangzhi Huang
Abstract
Nitrate is a typical Lewis base, while noble-metals have unoccupied d-orbitals that can form Lewis acidic sites. Therefore, Pd/CoP can utilize Lewis acid–base interactions to promote the adsorption and conversion of NO 3 − .
Topics & Concepts
Lewis acids and basesNoble metalChemistryElectrochemistryNitrateAdsorptionDopingInorganic chemistryBase (topology)MetalCatalysisMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryElectrodeOptoelectronicsMathematical analysisMathematicsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCovalent Organic Framework Applications