ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Abstract
Homogeneous
electrocatalysts
typified
by
transition‐metal
complex
show
transcendent
potency
in
efficient
energy
catalysis
through
molecular
design.
For
example,
metal
complexes
with
elaborate
design
performed
wonderful
activity
and
selectivity
for
electrocatalytic
CO
2
reduction.
Primary
coordination
sphere
of
plays
a
key
role
regulating
its
intrinsic
redox
properties
catalytic
activity.
However,
the
overall
reduction
efficiency
is
also
bound
up
substrate
activation
process.
Transition‐metal
are
hoped
to
exhibit
reasonable
potential,
reactive
activity,
stability,
while
binding
activating
molecules
achieve
Construction
second
sphere,
especially
hydrogen‐bonding
network
complexes,
reported
be
“kill
two
birds
one
stone”
strategy
realize
via
systematic
catalyst
modulation
activation.
Herein,
we
present
recent
progress
on
construction
ligand
modification
or
introduction
exogenous
organic
ligand,
resulted
productive
enhancement
performance
improvement
adsorption
capacity
,
proton
transfer
rate,
stability
reaction
intermediates,
so
forth.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(31)
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
Single/dual-metal
atoms
supported
on
carbon
matrix
can
be
modulated
by
coordination
structure
and
neighboring
active
sites.
Precisely
designing
the
geometric
electronic
uncovering
structure-property
relationships
of
single/dual-metal
confront
with
grand
challenges.
Herein,
this
review
summarizes
latest
progress
in
microenvironment
engineering
single/dual-atom
sites
via
a
comprehensive
comparison
single-atom
catalyst
(SACs)
dual-atom
catalysts
(DACs)
term
design
principles,
modulation
strategy,
theoretical
understanding
structure-performance
correlations.
Subsequently,
recent
advances
several
typical
electrocatalysis
process
are
discussed
to
get
general
reaction
mechanisms
finely-tuned
SACs
DACs.
Finally,
full-scaled
summaries
challenges
prospects
given
for
This
will
provide
new
inspiration
development
atomically
dispersed
electrocatalytic
application.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
62(7)
Published: Nov. 25, 2022
We
present
the
first
example
of
charged
imidazolium
functionalized
porphyrin-based
covalent
organic
framework
(Co-iBFBim-COF-X)
for
electrocatalytic
CO2
reduction
reaction,
where
free
anions
(e.g.,
F-
,
Cl-
Br-
and
I-
)
ions
nearby
active
Co
sites
can
stabilize
key
intermediate
*COOH
inhibit
hydrogen
evolution
reaction.
Thus,
Co-iBFBim-COF-X
exhibits
higher
activity
than
neutral
Co-BFBim-COF,
following
trend
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(17), P. 17405 - 17416
Published: Aug. 25, 2023
The
undesirable
shuttling
behavior,
the
sluggish
redox
kinetics
of
liquid-solid
transformation,
and
large
energy
barrier
for
decomposition
Li2S
have
been
recognized
problems
impeding
practical
application
lithium-sulfur
batteries.
Herein,
inspired
by
spectacular
catalytic
activity
Fe/V
center
in
bioenzyme
nitrogen/sulfur
fixation,
we
design
an
integrated
electrocatalyst
comprising
N-bridged
Fe-V
dual-atom
active
sites
(Fe/V-N7)
dispersed
on
ingenious
"3D
2D"
carbon
nanosheets
(denoted
as
DAC),
which
vanadium
induces
laminar
structure
regulates
coordination
configuration
centers
simultaneously,
realizing
redistribution
3d-orbital
electrons
Fe
centers.
high
coupling/conjunction
between
3d
S
2p
shows
strong
affinity
enhanced
reactivity
DAC-Li2Sn
(1
≤
n
8)
systems.
Thus,
DAC
presents
strengthened
chemisorption
ability
toward
polysulfides
significantly
boosts
bidirectional
sulfur
reaction
kinetics,
evidenced
theoretically
experimentally.
Besides,
well-designed
morphology
enables
uniform
distribution,
facilitated
electron
transfer,
abundant
exposure.
Therefore,
assembled
Li-S
cells
present
outstanding
cycling
stability
(637.3
mAh
g-1
after
1000
cycles
at
1
C)
rate
capability
(711
4
under
content
(70
wt
%).
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(15), P. 10550 - 10558
Published: April 8, 2024
Implementing
the
synergistic
effects
between
metal
and
ligand
has
successfully
streamlined
energetics
for
CO2
activation
gained
high
catalytic
activities,
establishing
important
breakthroughs
in
photocatalytic
reduction.
Herein,
we
describe
a
Ni(II)
N-confused
porphyrin
complex
(NiNCP)
featuring
an
acidic
N–H
group.
It
is
readily
deprotonated
exists
anion
form
during
catalysis.
Owing
to
this
functional
site,
NiNCP
gave
rise
outstanding
turnover
number
(TON)
as
217,000
with
98%
selectivity
reduction
CO,
while
parent
(NiTPP)
was
found
be
nearly
inactive.
Our
mechanistic
analysis
revealed
nonclassical
reaction
pattern
where
effectively
activated
via
attack
of
Lewis-basic
ligand.
The
resulting
ligand-bound
adduct
could
further
reduced
produce
CO.
This
new
metal–ligand
effect
anticipated
inspire
design
highly
active
catalysts
small
molecule
activations.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Recent
developments
in
porphyrin-based
artificial
photosynthetic
assemblies
are
highlighted,
emphasizing
biomimetic
photocatalytic
processes,
namely
water
splitting,
CO
2
reduction
and
alcohol
oxidation,
with
high
energetic
environmental
impact.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(40)
Published: May 5, 2023
Abstract
The
catalytic
reduction
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
using
sustainable
energy
inputs
is
a
promising
strategy
for
upcycling
atmospheric
into
value‐added
chemical
products.
This
goal
has
inspired
the
development
catalysts
selective
and
efficient
CO
conversion
electrochemical
photochemical
methods.
Among
diverse
array
catalyst
systems
designed
this
purpose,
2D
3D
platforms
that
feature
porosity
offer
potential
to
combine
capture
conversion.
Included
are
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
metal–organic
(MOFs),
porous
molecular
cages,
other
hybrid
materials
developed
increase
active
site
exposure,
stability,
water
compatibility
while
maintaining
precise
tunability.
mini‐review
showcases
reaction
RR)
incorporate
well‐defined
elements
integrated
structures.
Selected
examples
provide
insights
how
different
approaches
overall
design
can
augment
their
electrocatalytic
and/or
photocatalytic
activity.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(20)
Published: March 14, 2023
Abstract
While
native
CO
2
‐reducing
enzymes
display
remarkable
catalytic
efficiency
and
product
selectivity,
few
artificial
biocatalysts
have
been
engineered
to
allow
understanding
how
the
work.
To
address
this
issue,
we
report
cobalt
porphyrin
substituted
myoglobin
(CoMb)
as
a
homogeneous
catalyst
for
photo‐driven
conversion
in
water.
The
activity
selectivity
were
optimized
by
varying
pH
concentrations
of
enzyme
photosensitizer.
Up
2000
TON(CO)
was
attained
at
low
with
(15
%),
while
74
%
reached
increasing
loading
but
compromised
TON(CO).
generation
overall
further
improved
introducing
positively
charged
residues
(Lys
or
Arg)
near
active
stie
CoMb,
which
demonstrates
value
tuning
secondary
coordination
sphere
enhance
performance
protein‐based
photocatalytic
system.
ACS Organic & Inorganic Au,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(6), P. 384 - 392
Published: Aug. 22, 2023
The
selective
reduction
of
carbon
dioxide
remains
a
significant
challenge
due
to
the
complex
multielectron/proton
transfer
process,
which
results
in
high
kinetic
barrier
and
production
diverse
products.
Inspired
by
electrostatic
H-bonding
interactions
observed
second
sphere
[NiFe]-CODH
enzyme,
researchers
have
extensively
explored
these
regulate
proton
transfer,
stabilize
intermediates,
ultimately
improve
performance
catalytic
CO2
reduction.
In
this
work,
series
cobalt(II)
tetraphenylporphyrins
with
varying
numbers
redox-active
nitro
groups
were
synthesized
evaluated
as
electrocatalysts.
Analyses
redox
properties
complexes
revealed
consistent
relationship
between
number
corresponding
accepted
electron
ligand
at
−1.59
V
vs.
Fc+/0.
Among
catalysts
tested,
TNPPCo
four
exhibited
most
efficient
activity
turnover
frequency
4.9
×
104
s–1
onset
potential
820
mV
more
positive
than
that
parent
TPPCo.
Furthermore,
frequencies
increased
higher
groups.
These
demonstrate
promising
design
strategy
incorporating
multielectron
ligands
into
enhance
performance.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(43)
Published: May 24, 2024
Porphyrin
atropisomerism,
which
arises
from
restricted
σ-bond
rotation
between
the
macrocycle
and
a
sufficiently
bulky
substituent,
was
identified
in
1969
by
Gottwald
Ullman
5,10,15,20-tetrakis(o-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrins.
Henceforth,
an
entirely
new
field
has
emerged
utilizing
this
transformative
tool.
This
review
strives
to
explain
consequences
of
atropisomerism
porphyrins,
methods
have
been
developed
for
their
separation
analysis
present
diverse
array
applications.
Porphyrins
alone
possess
intriguing
properties
structure
can
be
easily
decorated
molded
specific
function.
Therefore,
serves
as
tool,
making
it
possible
obtain
even
molecular
shape.
Atropisomerism
thoroughly
exploited
catalysis
recognition
yet
presents
both
challenges
opportunities
medicinal
chemistry.