Electrocatalytic, Homogeneous Ammonia Oxidation in Water to Nitrate and Nitrite with a Copper Complex.
J Am Chem Soc
; 144(19): 8449-8453, 2022 05 18.
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Electrocatalytic ammonia oxidation at room temperature and pressure allows energy-economical and environmentally friendly production of nitrites and nitrates. Few molecular catalysts, however, have been developed for this six- or eight-electron oxidation process. We now report [Cu(bipyalk)]+, a homogeneous electrocatalyst that realizes the title reaction in water at 94% Faradaic efficiency. The catalyst exhibits high selectivity against water oxidation in aqueous media, as [Cu(bipyalk)]+ is not competent for water oxidation.
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Sujet principal:
Nitrates
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Nitrites
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Am Chem Soc
Année:
2022
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique
Pays de publication:
États-Unis d'Amérique