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Additive-Free Formic Acid Dehydrogenation Using a Pincer- Supported Iron Catalyst

Journal Article · · ChemCatChem

The iron complex (iPrPNMeP)Fe(H)2(CO) (iPrPNMeP = CH3N(CH2CH2PiPr2)2), which features a pincer ligand with a tertiary amine, can give up to 100,000 turnovers for additive-free formic acid dehydrogenation (FADH). This is two orders of magnitude higher than any previously reported base metal system. Furthermore, mechanistic studies reveal the catalytic reaction pathway and provide guidance for the development of improved catalytic systems for additive-free FADH.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0018222
OSTI ID:
1594877
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1777135
OSTI ID: 1599664
Journal Information:
ChemCatChem, Journal Name: ChemCatChem Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 12; ISSN 1867-3880
Publisher:
ChemPubSoc EuropeCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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