Abstract
Two Ru hydride complexes, Cp∗Ru(PPh2NBn2)H (1-H) and Cp∗Ru(PtBu2NBn2)H (2-H) supported by cyclic PR2NR'2 ligands (Cp∗ = η5-C5Me5; PR2NBn2 = 1,5-dibenzyl,-3,7-R-1,5-diaza-3,7-diphosphacyclooctane, where R = Ph or tBu) have been developed as electrocatalysts for oxidation of H2 (1.0 atm, 22 °C). The turnover frequency of 2-H is 1.2 s-1 at 22 °C (1.0 atm H2) with an overpotential at Ecat/2 of 0.5 V in the presence of exogenous base, DBU (1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene), while catalysis by 1-H has a turnover frequency of 0.6 s-1 and an overpotential of 0.6 V at Ecat/2. Addition of H2O facilitates oxidation of H2 by 2-H and increases its turnover frequency to 1.9 s-1, while H2O slows down the catalysis by 1-H. In addition, studies of Cp∗Ru(dmpm)H (where dmpm = bis(dimethylphosphino)methane), a control complex lacking pendent amines in its diphosphine ligand, confirms the critical roles of the pendant amines of the P2N2 ligands as proton relays in the oxidation of H2.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3630-3639 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Energy and Environmental Science |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Chemistry
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Pollution