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Surface Immobilization of Molecular Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
Author(s) -
Bullock R. Morris,
Das Atanu K.,
Appel Aaron M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.201605066
Subject(s) - covalent bond , catalysis , nanotechnology , reactivity (psychology) , decomposition , materials science , electrocatalyst , chemistry , heterogeneous catalysis , combinatorial chemistry , chemical engineering , electrochemistry , electrode , organic chemistry , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , engineering
Abstract Electrocatalysts are critically important for a secure energy future, as they facilitate the conversion between electrical and chemical energy. Molecular catalysts offer precise control of structure that enables understanding of structure–reactivity relationships, which can be difficult to achieve with heterogeneous catalysts. Molecular electrocatalysts can be immobilized on surfaces by covalent bonds or through non‐covalent interactions. Advantages of surface immobilization include the need for less catalyst, avoidance of bimolecular decomposition pathways, and easier determination of catalyst lifetime. This Minireview highlights surface immobilization of molecular electrocatalysts for reduction of O 2 , oxidation of H 2 O, production of H 2 , and reduction of CO 2 .