Small Methods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(11)

Published: Aug. 11, 2024

Abstract Molecular catalysts represent an exceptional class of materials in the realm electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction (CO 2 RR), offering distinct advantages owing to their adaptable structure, which enables precise control electronic configurations and outstanding performance CO RR. This study introduces innovative approach heterogeneous RR aqueous environment, utilizing a newly synthesized N4‐macrocyclic cobalt complex generated through dimerization coupling reaction. By incorporating quaterpyridine moiety, this exhibits capability catalyze at low overpotentials reaches near‐unity production across wide potential range, as verified by online mass spectrometry situ attenuated total reflectance‐Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Comprehensive computational models demonstrate superiority quarterpyridine moiety mediating conversion compared counterpart. work not only propels field but also underscores promising complexes featuring moieties advancing sustainable technologies within environments.

Language: Английский