Electrode Materials in Modern Organic Electrochemistry
David M. Heard, Alastair J. J. Lennox
Abstract
Abstract The choice of electrode material is critical for achieving optimal yields and selectivity in synthetic organic electrochemistry. The material imparts significant influence on the kinetics and thermodynamics of electron transfer, and frequently defines the success or failure of a transformation. Electrode processes are complex and so the choice of a material is often empirical and the underlying mechanisms and rationale for success are unknown. In this review, we aim to highlight recent instances of electrode choice where rationale is offered, which should aid future reaction development.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrochemistryElectrodeElectron transferMaterials scienceNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsConducting polymers and applications