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Title: First-row transition metal polypyridine complexes that catalyze proton to hydrogen reduction

Journal Article · · Coordination Chemistry Reviews
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  1. Guangzhou Univ. (China)
  2. Southern Univ. of Science and Technology, Shenzhen (China)
  3. Univ. of Houston, TX (United States)

Proton reduction is a critical reaction for the efficient utilization of solar fuels and the development of a hydrogen economy. Molecular proton reduction catalysts help us to understand how hydrogenases function in nature, on one hand, and inspire us to design new practical materials on the other. This manuscript introduces the concept of electrocatalytic and photocatalytic proton (hydrogen evolution) in a homogeneous system, and then reviews recent studies on molecular proton reduction catalysts that contain 3d transition metal centers (Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni) surrounded by polypyridine ligands. The discussion focuses on the design, structure, and catalytic behavior of these metal polypyridine catalysts. Catalytic pathways, and how they are affected by complex structure, are addressed in order to offer rational suggestions for the future preparation of promising hydrogen evolution catalysts.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Houston, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-07ER15888
OSTI ID:
1800416
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1570543
Journal Information:
Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Vol. 402; ISSN 0010-8545
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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Cited by: 58 works
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