Water-Soluble Manganese Complex for Selective Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO
At a Glance
Section titled āAt a Glanceā| Metadata | Details |
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| Publication Date | 2018-07-18 |
| Journal | Organometallics |
| Authors | James J. Walsh, Gaia Neri, Charlotte L. Smith, Alexander J. Cowan |
| Institutions | University of Liverpool, Dublin City University |
| Citations | 34 |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāRelatively few solution electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction in aqueous solutions are\nreported. However to be sustainable, electrocatalytic CO2 reduction is likely to be coupled to water\noxidation in a complete device. Here we report a water-soluble Mn polypyridyl complex for the\nelectrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO. This complex shows activity across a broad pH range and an\nexcellent selectivity at pH 9 (3.8:1, CO:H2). Cyclic voltammetry indicates activity across a range of\ndifferent electrode materials (Boron doped diamond, glassy carbon and Hg/Au amalgams).