Homogeneous molecular catalysis of the electrochemical reduction of N<sub>2</sub>O to N<sub>2</sub>: redox <i>vs.</i> chemical catalysis
Rana Deeba, Sylvie Chardon‐Noblat, Cyrille Costentin
Abstract
Homogeneous electrochemical catalysis of N 2 O reduction to N 2 is investigated with a series of organic catalysts and rhenium and manganese bipyridyl carbonyl complexes.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisChemistryRedoxElectron transferRheniumElectrochemistryInner sphere electron transferInorganic chemistryElectrolyteAcetonitrileOuter sphere electron transferManganeseHomogeneous catalysisGlassy carbonChemical reactionPhotochemistryPhysical chemistryElectrodeCyclic voltammetryOrganic chemistryIonCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction