ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23)
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Abstract
Nitrogen
oxide
(NO
x
)
is
an
attractive
nitrogen
source.
Electrocatalytic
NO
reduction
coupled
with
the
conversion
of
carbon
source
molecules
offers
a
potential
route
for
sustainable
synthesis
valuable
nitrogenous
organics.
This
review
discusses
recent
progress
on
electrocatalytic
organonitrogen
compounds
(such
as
oximes,
amino
acids,
amines,
amides
and
urea)
via
C−N
coupling
from
The
performance,
catalyst
structure
especially
reaction
mechanism
are
discussed.
Current
challenges,
design
principles,
understanding
mechanisms,
well
possible
strategies
improving
selectivity
activity
proposed,
which
will
guide
future
researches
in
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(15), P. 10934 - 10942
Published: April 6, 2024
Hydroxylamine
(HA,
NH2OH)
is
a
critical
feedstock
in
the
production
of
various
chemicals
and
materials,
its
efficient
sustainable
synthesis
great
importance.
Electroreduction
nitrate
on
Cu-based
catalysts
has
emerged
as
promising
approach
for
green
ammonia
(NH3)
production,
but
electrosynthesis
HA
remains
challenging
due
to
overreduction
NH3.
Herein,
we
report
first
work
ketone-mediated
using
water.
A
metal–organic-framework-derived
Cu
catalyst
was
developed
catalyze
reaction.
Cyclopentanone
(CP)
used
capture
situ
form
CP
oxime
(CP-O)
with
C═N
bonds,
which
prone
hydrolysis.
could
be
released
easily
after
electrolysis,
regenerated.
It
demonstrated
that
CP-O
formed
an
excellent
Faradaic
efficiency
47.8%,
corresponding
formation
rate
34.9
mg
h–1
cm–2,
remarkable
carbon
selectivity
>99.9%.
The
hydrolysis
release
regeneration
also
optimized,
resulting
96.1
mmol
L–1
stabilized
solution,
significantly
higher
than
direct
reduction.
Detailed
characterizations,
control
experiments,
theoretical
calculations
revealed
surface
reconstruction
reaction
mechanism,
showed
coexistence
Cu0
Cu+
facilitated
protonation
reduction
*NO2
*NH2OH
desorption,
leading
enhancement
production.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(38)
Published: June 21, 2024
Electrochemical
reduction
reactions,
as
cathodic
processes
in
many
energy-related
devices,
significantly
impact
the
overall
efficiency
determined
mainly
by
performance
of
electrocatalysts.
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
derived
carbon-supported
metal
materials
have
become
one
star
electrocatalysts
due
to
their
tunable
structure
and
composition
through
ligand
design
screening.
However,
for
different
electroreduction
required
active
species
vary
phase
component,
electronic
state,
catalytic
center
configuration,
hence
requiring
effective
customization.
From
this
perspective,
review
comprehensively
analyzes
structural
principles,
loading
strategies,
practical
performance,
complex
mechanisms,
thereby
providing
insights
guidance
future
rational
such
catalysts.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(26)
Published: April 10, 2024
Oxime
ethers
are
attractive
compounds
in
medicinal
scaffolds
due
to
the
biological
and
pharmaceutical
properties,
however,
crucial
widespread
step
of
industrial
oxime
formation
using
explosive
hydroxylamine
(NH
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
494, P. 153111 - 153111
Published: June 14, 2024
This
review
article
comprehensively
explores
the
significant
advancements
in
electrodialysis
(ED)
technology
within
field
of
chemical
engineering,
presenting
a
holistic
overview
that
spans
fundamental
principles,
membrane
materials
and
fabrication
techniques,
operational
parameters,
wide
array
applications.
Unlike
previous
studies
often
narrow
their
focus
to
specific
aspects
ED,
this
work
synthesizes
global
advances,
bridging
gaps
between
diverse
research
themes
offer
coherent
understanding
current
trends
future
directions.
membrane-based
separation
process
driven
by
electric
potential,
is
pivotal
for
its
applications
water
purification,
desalination,
resource
recovery,
beyond.
delves
into
evolution
ion-exchange
membranes,
highlighting
innovations
materials,
alongside
advances
techniques
enhance
selectivity
efficiency.
It
also
scrutinizes
impact
parameters
on
performance
ED
systems,
addressing
challenges
like
ion
leakage,
fouling,
balance
conductivity.
Process
intensification
system
optimization
strategies
are
discussed,
revealing
how
recent
developments
contribute
energy
efficiency,
scalability,
sustainability.
The
further
extends
emerging
sectors
ranging
from
environmental
management
hydrometallurgy
industries,
underscored
case
demonstrate
practical
implementations.
Conclusively,
underlines
multidisciplinary
approach
required
advancement
technologies,
suggesting
avenues
prioritize
impact,
economic
feasibility,
technological
innovation.
Through
perspective,
it
aims
catalyze
exploration
application
some
most
pressing
challenges.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 889 - 903
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Electrochemical
nitrogen
conversion
for
ammonia
(NH3)
synthesis,
driven
by
renewable
electricity,
offers
a
sustainable
alternative
to
the
traditional
Haber-Bosch
process.
However,
this
process
remains
limited
low
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
and
NH3
yield.
Although
transition
metals
have
been
widely
studied
as
catalysts
synthesis
through
effective
electron
donation/back-donation
mechanisms,
there
are
challenges
in
electrochemical
environments,
including
competitive
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
catalyst
stability
issues.
In
contrast,
p-block
elements
show
unique
advantages
light
of
higher
selectivity
activation
chemical
stability.
The
present
article
explores
potential
element-based
active
sites
discussing
their
performance
modulation
strategies,
future
research
directions
from
theoretical
perspective.
