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Title: Rapid water oxidation electrocatalysis by a ruthenium complex of the tripodal ligand tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine oxide

Journal Article · · Chemical Science
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C5SC00032G· OSTI ID:1210507
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  1. Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC (United States)

A ruthenium complex of the tripodal ligand tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine oxide exhibits rapid water oxidation electrocatalysis over a wide pH range.

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Solar Fuels (UNC EFRC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0001011
OSTI ID:
1210507
Journal Information:
Chemical Science, Vol. 6, Issue 4; Related Information: UNC partners with University of North Carolina (lead); Duke University; University of Florida; Georgia Institute of Technology; University; North Carolina Central University; Research Triangle Institute; ISSN 2041-6520
Publisher:
Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 40 works
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