Abstract
Our theoretical studies of the standard reduction potentials of the molecular complex [CoII(dmgBF2)2]0 (dmgBF2 = difluoro-boryldimethylglyoximate) in acetonitrile solution shed light on its electrocatalytic mechanism for hydrogen production. Three such mechanisms have been proposed, all proceeding through the formation of Co IIIH. Our results indicate that the mechanism involving a Co IIH intermediate is the most likely.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12456-12458 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 46 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 14 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Chemistry(all)
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry