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Dinuclear Cu(I) molecular electrocatalyst for CO₂-to-C₃ product conversion

Chemistry

Dinuclear Cu(I) molecular electrocatalyst for CO₂-to-C₃ product conversion

N. Sakamoto, K. Sekizawa, et al.

Explore groundbreaking research by Naonari Sakamoto and colleagues, showcasing a novel CO₂ reduction reaction using a Br-bridged dinuclear Cu(I) complex that robustly produces C₃H₇OH. This innovative study delves into the mechanistic insights of C-C coupling, paving the way for next-generation catalysts aimed at enhancing multicarbon CO₂ reduction products.

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Abstract
This paper presents a CO₂ reduction reaction catalyzed by a Br-bridged dinuclear Cu(I) complex that produces C₃H₇OH with high robustness. The C-C coupling reaction mechanism was analyzed using operando surface-enhanced Raman scattering analysis and theoretical quantum-chemical calculations, which propose the formation of a C-C coupling intermediate species with substrate incorporation between the two Cu centers. This discovery offers an approach to developing next-generation catalysts for multicarbon CO₂ reduction products.
Publisher
Nature Catalysis
Published On
May 15, 2024
Authors
Naonari Sakamoto, Keita Sekizawa, Soichi Shirai, Takamasa Nonaka, Takeo Arai, Shunsuke Sato, Takeshi Morikawa
Tags
CO₂ reduction
catalysis
Cu(I) complex
C-C coupling
quantum-chemical calculations
intermediate species
multicarbon products

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