Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
194, P. 112242 - 112242
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
Nitrous
oxide
(N2O)
is
an
important
greenhouse
gas
emitted
by
anthropogenic
activities,
with
a
concentration
that
keeps
increasing
in
the
atmosphere.
To
limit
its
impact,
thermal
N2O
degradation
pathway
traditionally
considered
main
emitting
actors.
Nevertheless,
activation
and
upgrading
as
oxygen
source
chemical
transformations
have
recently
received
significant
attention.
Here,
we
propose
to
combine
photocatalytic
decomposition
of
into
climate
neutral
products
N2
H2O
presence
primary
or
secondary
alcohols
reducing
agents.
This
dual
reaction
which
simultaneously
combines
photoreduction
oxidation
was
extended
selective
transformation
valuable
ketones
aldehydes
using
Ag/TiO2
acetonitrile
dual-reaction
site,
easily
prepared
photodeposition
method
loaded
only
0.3
wt%
silver.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(4), P. 1323 - 1463
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
This
review
surveys
the
synthesis
and
reactivity
of
low-oxidation
state
metalate
anions
d-block
elements,
with
an
emphasis
on
contributions
reported
between
2006
2022.
Although
field
has
a
long
rich
history,
chemistry
transition
been
greatly
enhanced
in
last
15
years
by
application
advanced
concepts
complex
ligand
design.
In
recent
years,
potential
highly
reactive
complexes
fields
small
molecule
activation
homogeneous
catalysis
become
increasingly
evident.
Consequently,
exciting
applications
have
developed,
including
catalytic
transformations.
article
intends
to
guide
reader
through
fascinating
world
low-valent
metalates.
The
first
part
describes
metalates
stabilized
assortment
frameworks,
carbonyls,
isocyanides,
alkenes
polyarenes,
phosphines
phosphorus
heterocycles,
amides,
redox-active
nitrogen-based
ligands.
Thereby,
will
be
familiarized
impact
different
types
physical
chemical
properties
addition,
ion-pairing
interactions
metal–metal
bonding
may
dramatic
influence
structures
reactivities.
ramifications
these
effects
are
examined
separate
section.
second
is
devoted
toward
inorganic
molecules
such
as
H2,
N2,
CO,
CO2,
P4
related
species.
It
shown
that
use
electron-rich
translates
into
impressive
hydrogenation
organic
reduction
CO2.
results
discussed
this
illustrate
being
tapped
for
challenging
processes
relevance
energy
conversion.
Therefore,
it
hoped
serve
useful
resource
inspire
further
developments
dynamic
research
field.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 12673 - 12680
Published: Sept. 14, 2023
Deoxygenation
of
nitrous
oxide
(N2O)
has
significant
environmental
implications,
as
it
is
not
only
a
potent
greenhouse
gas
but
also
the
main
substance
responsible
for
depletion
ozone
in
stratosphere.
This
spurred
interest
molecular
complexes
that
mediate
N2O
deoxygenation.
Natural
reduction
occurs
via
Cu
cofactor,
there
notable
dearth
synthetic
catalysts
this
process.
In
work,
we
report
selective
catalyst
electrochemical
to
N2
using
H2O
proton
source.
Cyclic
voltammograms
show
increasing
concentration
facilitates
deoxygenation
N2O,
and
control
experiments
with
Zn(II)
analogue
verify
an
essential
role
Cu.
Theory
spectroscopy
support
metal–ligand
cooperative
catalysis
between
Cu(I)
reduced
tetraimidazolyl-substituted
radical
pyridine
ligand
(MeIm4P2Py
=
2,6-(bis(bis-2-N-methylimidazolyl)phosphino)pyridine),
which
can
be
observed
by
Electron
Paramagnetic
Resonance
(EPR)
spectroscopy.
Comparison
biological
processes
suggests
common
theme
supporting
electron
transfer
moieties
enabling
Cu-mediated
reduction.
Deoxygenation
of
nitrous
oxide
(N2O)
has
significant
environmental
implications
as
it
is
not
only
a
potent
greenhouse
gas
but
also
the
main
substance
responsible
for
depletion
ozone
in
stratosphere.
This
spurred
interest
molecular
complexes
that
mediate
N2O
deoxygenation.
Natural
reduction
occurs
via
Cu
cofactor
there
notable
dearth
synthetic
catalysts
this
process.
In
work,
we
report
selective
catalyst
electrochemical
to
N2
using
H2O
proton
source.
Cyclic
voltammograms
show
increasing
concentration
facilitates
deoxygenation
and
control
experiments
with
Zn(II)
analog
verify
an
essential
role
Cu.
Theory
spectroscopy
support
metal-ligand
cooperative
catalysis
between
Cu(I)
reduced
tetraimidazolyl
substituted
radical
pyridine
ligand,
(MeIm4P2Py
=
2,6-(bis(bis-2-N-methylimidazolyl)phosphino)pyridine)
which
can
be
observed
by
Electron
Paramagnetic
Resonance
(EPR)
spectroscopy.
Comparison
biological
processes
suggests
common
theme
supporting
electron
transfer
moieties
enabling
Cu-mediated
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(45)
Published: July 16, 2024
Abstract
A
process
for
the
catalytic
reduction
of
nitrous
oxide
using
NHC‐ligated
copper(I)
tert
‐butoxide
precatalysts
and
B
2
pin
as
reductant
is
reported.
These
reactions
proceed
under
mild
conditions
via
copper(I)‐boryl
intermediates
which
react
with
N
O
by
facile
O‐atom
insertion
into
Cu−B
bond
liberate
.
Turnover
numbers
>800
can
be
achieved
at
80
°C
1
bar
O.