Abstract
A bis-diphosphine nickel complex with tert-butyl functionalized pendant amines [Ni(PCy2Nt-Bu2) 2]2+ has been synthesized. It is a highly active electrocatalyst for the oxidation of hydrogen in the presence of base. The turnover rate of 50 s-1 under 1.0 atm H2 at a potential of -0.77 V vs. the ferrocene couple is 5 times faster than the rate reported heretofore for any other synthetic molecular H2 oxidation catalyst.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8618-8620 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 45 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 7 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Chemistry(all)
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry