Strategic design of a ruthenium catalyst for both CO2 reduction and H2O oxidation: the electronic influence of the co-ligands.

ABSTRACT

A new ruthenium(ii) complex capable of catalysing both CO2 reduction and water oxidation was designed and synthesised. The electro-catalytic efficiency and robustness of the complex together with the electronic effect of its co-ligands were investigated to develop next generation dual activity electrocatalysts.