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Coordination of aminoborane, NH2BH2, dictates selectivity and extent of H2 release in metal-catalysed ammonia borane dehydrogenation

Journal Article · · Chemical Communications, 48: 6597-6599
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/b809190k· OSTI ID:949079

In situ 11B NMR monitoring, computational modeling, and external trapping studies show that selectivity and extent of H2 release in metal-catalysed dehydrogenation of ammonia borane, NH3BH3, are determined by coordination of reactive aminoborane, NH2BH2, to the metal center. This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Chemical Sciences program. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is operated by Battelle for DOE.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
949079
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-64217; EB4202000
Journal Information:
Chemical Communications, 48: 6597-6599, Journal Name: Chemical Communications, 48: 6597-6599 Vol. 48
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English