In
this
comprehensive
study,
we
investigated
the
catalytic
potential
of
seven
transition
metal-salen
(TM-salen)
complexes
for
reduction
CO2
using
ab
initio
methods.
Our
findings
revealed
distinct
behavior
among
TM-salen
complexes,
driven
by
their
electronic
and
geometric
properties.
The
hydrogen
to
H2
was
most
favorable
on
Mn-salen
Cu-salen
indicating
competition
with
reduction.
Notably,
later
(Co,
Ni,
Cu,
Zn)
exhibited
higher
energy
requirements
initial
reduction,
whereas
Mn-
Fe-salen
demonstrated
potential-controlled
selectivity,
favoring
beyond
HCOOH
at
specific
thresholds.
results
highlight
Cr-salen
as
promising
candidates
CO2RR
catalysts
due
reduced
low
overpotentials
Furthermore,
reaction
profiles
offer
valuable
insights
design
development
efficient
sustainable
conversion
other
chemical
transformations.
These
provide
a
foundation
further
exploration
optimization
viable
in
environmental
energy-related
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(13)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
The
electronic
structure
of
metal
complexes
plays
key
roles
in
determining
their
catalytic
features.
However,
controlling
structures
to
regulate
reaction
mechanisms
is
fundamental
interest
but
has
been
rarely
presented.
Herein,
we
report
tuning
Cu
porphyrins
switch
pathways
the
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
Through
controllable
and
regioselective
β-oxidation
porphyrin
1,
synthesized
analogues
2-4
with
one
or
two
β-lactone
groups
either
a
cis
trans
configuration.
Complexes
1-4
have
same
Cu-N
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(72), P. 10777 - 10780
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
A
newly
designed
copper
complex
of
5,15-bis(pentafluorophenyl)-10,20-bis(o-carborane)porphyrin
(1)
was
synthesized
and
tested
for
the
electrocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER).
In
acetonitrile,
1
much
more
efficient
than
Cu
5,15-bis(pentafluorophenyl)-10,20-diphenylporphyrin
(2)
HER
by
shifting
catalytic
wave
to
anodic
direction
190
mV.
aqueous
media,
also
outperformed
2
achieving
higher
current
densities
under
smaller
overpotentials.
This
enhancement
attributed
aromatic
strong
electron-withdrawing
properties
o-carborane
groups.
work
is
significant
address
crucial
effects
meso-(o-carborane)
substituents
metal
porphyrins
on
boosting
HER.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(10)
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
Abstract
There
have
been
few
reports
on
the
substituent
effect
of
main‐group‐element
corrole
complexes
as
ligand‐centered
homogeneous
electrocatalysts
for
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER).
The
key
to
comprehend
catalytic
mechanism
and
develop
efficient
catalysts
is
elucidation
effects
electronic
structure
performance
energy‐related
small
molecules.
In
this
work,
“push‐pull”
substituents
electrocatalytic
HER
phosphorus
corroles
was
investigated
by
using
5,10,15‐tris(phenyl)
(1P),
10‐pentafluorophenyl‐5,15‐bis(phenyl)
(2P),
10‐phenyl‐5,15‐bis(pentafluorophenyl)
(3P),
5,10,15‐tris(pentafluorophenyl)
(4P)
bearing
hydroxyl
axial
ligands
different
numbers
fluorine
atoms
meso
‐aryl
substituents.
results
revealed
that
activity
decreased
with
increasing
atom
numbers,
it
follows
in
order
1P>2P>3P>4P.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
show
1P
has
lowest
free
energy
barrier
HER.
Dalton Transactions,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(16), P. 5000 - 5018
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Research
on
recently
reported
Sn(
iv
)
porphyrinoids,
including
corroles,
chlorins
and
N-confused
porphyrins,
focusing
primarily
their
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
antimicrobial
chemotherapy
(PACT)
activity
properties
is
reviewed.
ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 1251 - 1261
Published: June 3, 2024
Metalloporphyrins
are
widely
used
as
homogeneous
electrocatalysts
for
transformations
relevant
to
clean
energy
and
sustainable
organic
synthesis.
well-known
aggregate
due
π–π
stacking,
but
surprisingly,
the
influence
of
aggregation
on
electrocatalytic
performance
has
not
been
investigated
previously.
Herein,
we
present
three
structurally
related
iron
meso-phenylporphyrins
whose
properties
different
in
commonly
N,N-dimethylformamide
(DMF)
electrolyte.
Both
spectroscopy
light
scattering
provide
evidence
extensive
porphyrin
under
conventional
conditions.
Using
reduction
CO2
CO
a
test
reaction,
cyclic
voltammetry
reveals
an
inverse
dependence
kinetics
catalyst
concentration.
The
inhibition
extends
bulk
performance,
where
up
75%
at
1
mM
is
inactive
compared
0.25
mM.
We
additionally
report
how
perturbed
by
additives,
axial
ligands,
redox
state.
Periodic
boundary
calculations
additional
insights
into
stability
function
metalloporphyrin
structure.
Finally,
generalize
phenomenon
surveying
metalloporphyrins
with
metals
substituents.
This
study
demonstrates
that
can
severely
well-solubilizing
electrolytes,
be
easily
modulated
through
experimental
conditions,
extent
must
considered
accurate
catalytic
benchmarking.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(32)
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Abstract
The
novel
and
exciting
class
of
porphyrin‐based
compounds
are
the
main
group
coordination‐driven
porphyrins
(MGCPs)
with
a
central
element
into
porphyrin
macrocycle.
MGCPs
have
unique
properties,
reactivity,
potential
applications
in
catalysis,
sensing,
biomedicine
etc.
This
comprehensive
review
article
discusses
recent
advances
field
coordination
driven
explores
some
its
uses
solar
cells,
antimicrobial,
optoelectronic
devices,
catalysis.
addition
elements
to
systems
has
resulted
production
entirely
that
intriguing
qualities
including
increased
stability
catalytic
activity.
Significant
modifications
these
features
apparent
through
analysis
their
structural
properties.
It
encompasses
FTIR,
proton
NMR,
electrical
optical
characterisation
an
electrochemical
those
parameters.
They
serve
as
significant
building
blocks
for
creation
cutting‐edge
materials
technologies
variety
scientific
technical
disciplines
because
special
adaptability.
Researchers
working
domains
chemistry,
science
will
find
this
study
be
interest
since
it
offers
thorough
examination
current
developments
prospective
applications.
Overall,
used
many
different
fields,
such
devices.
Metalloporphyrins
are
widely
used
as
homogeneous
electrocatalysts
for
transformations
relevant
to
clean
energy,
environmental
remediation,
and
sustainable
organic
synthesis.
It
is
common
knowledge
that
metalloporphyrins
prone
aggregation
due
π–π
stacking
of
their
planar
structures,
but
surprisingly
the
influence
on
electrocatalytic
performance
has
not
been
investigated
previously.
Herein,
we
present
three
structurally
related
iron
meso-phenylporphyrins
whose
properties
expected
be
different
in
commonly
N,N-dimethylformamide
(DMF)
electrolyte.
Both
spectroscopy
light
scattering
provide
evidence
extensive
porphyrin
under
conventional
conditions.
Using
reduction
CO₂
CO
a
test
reaction,
cyclic
voltammetry
reveals
an
inverse
dependence
kinetics
catalyst
concentration
all
porphyrins.
The
inhibition
at
higher
concentrations
extends
bulk
performance,
where
up
75%
1
mM
inactive
compared
0.25
mM.
We
additionally
report
how
perturbed
by
additives,
axial
ligands,
redox
state.
Periodic
boundary
calculations
gain
additional
insights
into
aggregate
stability
function
metalloporphyrin
structure.
Finally,
generalize
phenomenon
surveying
with
metals
substituents.
takeaways
this
study
catalysts
can
severely
even
well-solubilizing
electrolytes,
easily
modulated
through
choice
experimental
conditions,
extent
must
considered
accurate
catalytic
benchmarking.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(13)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
The
electronic
structure
of
metal
complexes
plays
key
roles
in
determining
their
catalytic
features.
However,
controlling
structures
to
regulate
reaction
mechanisms
is
fundamental
interest
but
has
been
rarely
presented.
Herein,
we
report
tuning
Cu
porphyrins
switch
pathways
the
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
Through
controllable
and
regioselective
β
‐oxidation
porphyrin
1
,
synthesized
analogues
2–4
with
one
or
two
‐lactone
groups
either
a
cis
trans
configuration.
Complexes
1–4
have
same
Cu‐N
4
core
site
different
structures.
Although
led
large
anodic
shifts
reductions,
displayed
similar
HER
activities
terms
close
overpotentials.
With
electrochemical,
chemical
theoretical
results,
show
that
catalytically
active
species
switches
from
I
for
0
.
This
work
thus
significant
present
mechanism‐controllable
via
catalysts.