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Electrocatalysis of the reduction of dioxygen by adsorbed cobalt 5,10,15,20-tetraarylporphyrins to which one, two, or three Ru(NH[sub 3])[sub 5][sup 2+] centers are coordinated

Journal Article · · Inorganic Chemistry; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic00062a038· OSTI ID:6043999
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  1. California Inst. of Technology, Pasadena (United States)
The reactions of Ru(NH[sub 3])[sub 5]OH[sub 2][sup 2+] with the pyridine sites in (5-(4-pyridyl)-10,15,20-triphenylporphyrinato)cobalt(II), (5,10-bis(4-pyridyl)-15,20-diphenylporphyrinato)cobalt(II), (5,10-bis(4-pyridyl)-15,20-bis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)porphyrinato)cobalt(II), (5,15-bis(4-pyridyl)-10,20-diphenylporphyrinato)cobalt(II), and (5,10,15-tris(4-pyridyl)-20-phenylporphyrinato)cobalt(II) adsorbed on pyrolytic graphite electrodes produce the mono-, di-, and triruthenated complexes. The adsorbed complexes act as catalysts for the reduction of dioxygen. The mono- and diruthenated complexes catalyze the two-electron reduction of dioxygen to hydrogen peroxide, whereas the triruthenated complex catalyzes the four-electron reduction to water. The preparation and electrocatalytic behavior of the catalysts are described. A comparison of the catalysts has provided additional insight into the mechanisms by which they operate in catalyzing the electroreduction of dioxygen. 20 refs., 9 figs., 2 tabs.
OSTI ID:
6043999
Journal Information:
Inorganic Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Inorganic Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 32:10; ISSN 0020-1669; ISSN INOCAJ
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English