Hydrogen evolution in the presence of atmospheric level of oxygen is a significant barrier in the quest for an alternative,sustainable and green source of energy to counter the depleting fossil fuel sources and increa...Hydrogen evolution in the presence of atmospheric level of oxygen is a significant barrier in the quest for an alternative,sustainable and green source of energy to counter the depleting fossil fuel sources and increasing global warming due to fossil fuel burning.Oxygen reduction is thermodynamically more favourable than proton reduction and it often produces reactive oxygenated species upon partial reduction which deactivates the catalyst.Thus,catalyst development is required for efficient proton reduction in the presence of oxygen.Here,we demonstrate an iron porphyrin having triazole containing 2nd sphere hydrogen bonding residues appended with redox active ferrocene moieties(α4-Tetra-2-(3-ferrocenyl-1,2,3-triazolyl)phenylporphyrin(FeFc4))as a bifunctional catalyst for fast and selective oxygen reduction to water and thus,preventing the proton reduction by the same catalyst from oxidative stress.Fe(0)is the active species for proton reduction in these iron porphyrin class of complexes and it is observed that the kinetics of proton reduction at Fe(0)state occurs at much faster rate than O2 reduction and thus,paving the way for selective proton reduction in the presence of oxygen.展开更多
The electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)has attracted increasing attention in recentyears.Practical electrocatalysis of CO_(2)RR must be carried out in aqueous solutions containing electrolytesof alkali...The electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)has attracted increasing attention in recentyears.Practical electrocatalysis of CO_(2)RR must be carried out in aqueous solutions containing electrolytesof alkali metal cations such as sodium and potassium.Although considerable efforts havebeen made to design efficient electrocatalysts for CO_(2)RR and to investigate the structure–activityrelationships using molecular model complexes,only a few studies have been investigated the effectof alkali metal cations on electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR.In this study,we report the effect of alkali metalcations(Na^(+)and K^(+))on electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR with Fe porphyrins.By running CO_(2)RR electrocatalysisin dimethylformamide(DMF),we found that the addition of Na^(+)or K^(+)considerably improves thecatalytic activity of Fe chloride tetrakis(3,4,5‐trimethoxyphenyl)porphyrin(FeP).Based on thisresult,we synthesized an Fe porphyrin^(N)18C6‐FeP bearing a tethered 1‐aza‐18‐crown‐6‐ether(^(N)18C6)group at the second coordination sphere of the Fe site.We showed that with the tethered^(N)18C6 to bind Na^(+)or K^(+),^(N)18C6‐FeP is more active than FeP for electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR.This workdemonstrates the positive effect of alkali metal cations to improve CO_(2)RR electrocatalysis,which isvaluable for the rational design of new efficient catalysts.展开更多
Iron porphyrins have high activity and selectivity for electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)in nonaqueous solutions,but they usually display poor or moderate selectivity for CO_(2)RR in aqueous solutions...Iron porphyrins have high activity and selectivity for electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)in nonaqueous solutions,but they usually display poor or moderate selectivity for CO_(2)RR in aqueous solutions because of the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction.Using water as the electrocatalytic reaction solvent is more favored because not only it is cheap,green and abundant but also it can sufficiently provide protons required for CO_(2)RR.Therefore,developing Fe porphyrins as electrocatalysts for efficient and selective CO_(2)RR in aqueous solutions is of both fundamental and practical significance.Herein,we report the design and synthesis of Fe porphyrin 1 with an appended guanidyl group and its electrocatalytic features for CO_(2)RR in both nonaqueous and aqueous solutions.In acetonitrile,Fe porphyrin 1 and its guanidyl-free analogue,tetrakis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)porphyrin 2,are both efficient for electrocatalytic CO_(2)-to-CO conversion,but the turnover frequency with 1(3.9´10^(5)s^(-1))is one order of magnitude larger than that with 2(1.7´10^(4)s^(-1)),showing the critical role of the appended guanidyl group in improving electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR activity.More importantly,in 0.1 mol L^(-1)KHCO_(3)aqueous solutions,1 showed very high selectivity for electrocatalytic CO_(2)-to-CO conversion with a Faradaic efficiency of 96%,while 2 displayed a Faradaic efficiency of 65%for the CO_(2)-to-CO conversion.This work is of significance to show the effect of appended guanidyl group on improving both activity and selectivity of Fe porphyrins for CO_(2)RR electrocatalysis.展开更多
The flexibility of molecular catalysts is highly coveted for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) to carbon monoxide(CO) in both homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.While the electrocatalytic acti...The flexibility of molecular catalysts is highly coveted for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) to carbon monoxide(CO) in both homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.While the electrocatalytic activity of molecular catalysts has been widely studied in H-cells;their less studied capabilities in more efficient flow cell reactors have the potential to rival that of heterogeneous catalysts.In this work,a comparative study of amino functionalized iron-tetraphenylporphyrins(amino-Fe-TPPs) immobilized onto carbonaceous materials in both H-cells and flow cells was conducted to selectively reduce CO_(2) to CO.In a flow cell set up operating in alkaline media,the resulting hybrid catalyst exhibits 87% faradaic efficiency(FE) with extraordinary current density(j) of 119 mA/cm^(2) and turnover frequency(TOF) of 14 s^(-1) at-1.0 V vs.RHE.This remarkable catalytic activity was achieved through thoughtful combination of molecular and flow cell design that provides an effective strategy for future immobilized heterogeneous approaches toward CO_(2) reduction reactions(CO_(2) RRs).展开更多
The geometry optimizations and the single point energy calculations of iron tetraphenylporphyrin chloride Fe（TPP）Cl and iron tetraphenylporphyrin chloride （Fe（TPP）Cl）, iron pentafluorophenylporphyrin chloride ...The geometry optimizations and the single point energy calculations of iron tetraphenylporphyrin chloride Fe（TPP）Cl and iron tetraphenylporphyrin chloride （Fe（TPP）Cl）, iron pentafluorophenylporphyrin chloride （Fe（TPPF20）Cl） were carried out by using the Density Functional Theory （DFT） UB3LYP with STO-3G^＊ and 6-31G^＊ basis sets, respectively. The electronic properties and the structures of high-lying molecular orbitals were analyzed in detail. The results show that partial spin is transferred from the Fe atom to the porphyrin ring and some electron with the spin opposite to the unpaired electron on the Fe atom is transferred from the porphyrin ring to the Fe atom. The π and σ-type bonding between the Fe atom and the porphyin ring cause the transfer. The fluorination enhances the electron transfer and the chemical stability of the complex. The high stability is important for the complex possessing high catalytic activity. The catalysis mechanism of oxygen molecule activation on the complex surface is also discussed based on the symmetry of the molecular orbitals.展开更多
The film by tetraphenylporphyrin ((TPP )H2) vapor deposinon on iron was investigatedby means of XPS, SEM and visible spectroscopy. N(1s) binding energy characteristic of (TPP)H2was gained directly from the deposited s...The film by tetraphenylporphyrin ((TPP )H2) vapor deposinon on iron was investigatedby means of XPS, SEM and visible spectroscopy. N(1s) binding energy characteristic of (TPP)H2was gained directly from the deposited samples. N(1s) binding energy of the surface was greatlychanged after the deposited sample was washed with solvent. It is indicated that the deposited filmis composed of an outer-layer of physically adsorbed (TPP)H2, and an inner-layer of chemicallymodified (TPP)H2.展开更多
文摘Hydrogen evolution in the presence of atmospheric level of oxygen is a significant barrier in the quest for an alternative,sustainable and green source of energy to counter the depleting fossil fuel sources and increasing global warming due to fossil fuel burning.Oxygen reduction is thermodynamically more favourable than proton reduction and it often produces reactive oxygenated species upon partial reduction which deactivates the catalyst.Thus,catalyst development is required for efficient proton reduction in the presence of oxygen.Here,we demonstrate an iron porphyrin having triazole containing 2nd sphere hydrogen bonding residues appended with redox active ferrocene moieties(α4-Tetra-2-(3-ferrocenyl-1,2,3-triazolyl)phenylporphyrin(FeFc4))as a bifunctional catalyst for fast and selective oxygen reduction to water and thus,preventing the proton reduction by the same catalyst from oxidative stress.Fe(0)is the active species for proton reduction in these iron porphyrin class of complexes and it is observed that the kinetics of proton reduction at Fe(0)state occurs at much faster rate than O2 reduction and thus,paving the way for selective proton reduction in the presence of oxygen.
文摘The electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)has attracted increasing attention in recentyears.Practical electrocatalysis of CO_(2)RR must be carried out in aqueous solutions containing electrolytesof alkali metal cations such as sodium and potassium.Although considerable efforts havebeen made to design efficient electrocatalysts for CO_(2)RR and to investigate the structure–activityrelationships using molecular model complexes,only a few studies have been investigated the effectof alkali metal cations on electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR.In this study,we report the effect of alkali metalcations(Na^(+)and K^(+))on electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR with Fe porphyrins.By running CO_(2)RR electrocatalysisin dimethylformamide(DMF),we found that the addition of Na^(+)or K^(+)considerably improves thecatalytic activity of Fe chloride tetrakis(3,4,5‐trimethoxyphenyl)porphyrin(FeP).Based on thisresult,we synthesized an Fe porphyrin^(N)18C6‐FeP bearing a tethered 1‐aza‐18‐crown‐6‐ether(^(N)18C6)group at the second coordination sphere of the Fe site.We showed that with the tethered^(N)18C6 to bind Na^(+)or K^(+),^(N)18C6‐FeP is more active than FeP for electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR.This workdemonstrates the positive effect of alkali metal cations to improve CO_(2)RR electrocatalysis,which isvaluable for the rational design of new efficient catalysts.
文摘Iron porphyrins have high activity and selectivity for electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)in nonaqueous solutions,but they usually display poor or moderate selectivity for CO_(2)RR in aqueous solutions because of the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction.Using water as the electrocatalytic reaction solvent is more favored because not only it is cheap,green and abundant but also it can sufficiently provide protons required for CO_(2)RR.Therefore,developing Fe porphyrins as electrocatalysts for efficient and selective CO_(2)RR in aqueous solutions is of both fundamental and practical significance.Herein,we report the design and synthesis of Fe porphyrin 1 with an appended guanidyl group and its electrocatalytic features for CO_(2)RR in both nonaqueous and aqueous solutions.In acetonitrile,Fe porphyrin 1 and its guanidyl-free analogue,tetrakis(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)porphyrin 2,are both efficient for electrocatalytic CO_(2)-to-CO conversion,but the turnover frequency with 1(3.9´10^(5)s^(-1))is one order of magnitude larger than that with 2(1.7´10^(4)s^(-1)),showing the critical role of the appended guanidyl group in improving electrocatalytic CO_(2)RR activity.More importantly,in 0.1 mol L^(-1)KHCO_(3)aqueous solutions,1 showed very high selectivity for electrocatalytic CO_(2)-to-CO conversion with a Faradaic efficiency of 96%,while 2 displayed a Faradaic efficiency of 65%for the CO_(2)-to-CO conversion.This work is of significance to show the effect of appended guanidyl group on improving both activity and selectivity of Fe porphyrins for CO_(2)RR electrocatalysis.
基金supported by NSERC DG 2016-06122 and 201606589 through Discovery Grants to HBK and X.A.Z.,respectivelyby the Canada Foundation for Innovation,Canada Research Chair,and the Ontario Research Fund。
文摘The flexibility of molecular catalysts is highly coveted for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)) to carbon monoxide(CO) in both homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.While the electrocatalytic activity of molecular catalysts has been widely studied in H-cells;their less studied capabilities in more efficient flow cell reactors have the potential to rival that of heterogeneous catalysts.In this work,a comparative study of amino functionalized iron-tetraphenylporphyrins(amino-Fe-TPPs) immobilized onto carbonaceous materials in both H-cells and flow cells was conducted to selectively reduce CO_(2) to CO.In a flow cell set up operating in alkaline media,the resulting hybrid catalyst exhibits 87% faradaic efficiency(FE) with extraordinary current density(j) of 119 mA/cm^(2) and turnover frequency(TOF) of 14 s^(-1) at-1.0 V vs.RHE.This remarkable catalytic activity was achieved through thoughtful combination of molecular and flow cell design that provides an effective strategy for future immobilized heterogeneous approaches toward CO_(2) reduction reactions(CO_(2) RRs).
基金ACKN0WLEDGMENT This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.20443002） and the Science Foundations of Henan Province for 0utstanding Young Scientists （No.0612002600）
文摘The geometry optimizations and the single point energy calculations of iron tetraphenylporphyrin chloride Fe（TPP）Cl and iron tetraphenylporphyrin chloride （Fe（TPP）Cl）, iron pentafluorophenylporphyrin chloride （Fe（TPPF20）Cl） were carried out by using the Density Functional Theory （DFT） UB3LYP with STO-3G^＊ and 6-31G^＊ basis sets, respectively. The electronic properties and the structures of high-lying molecular orbitals were analyzed in detail. The results show that partial spin is transferred from the Fe atom to the porphyrin ring and some electron with the spin opposite to the unpaired electron on the Fe atom is transferred from the porphyrin ring to the Fe atom. The π and σ-type bonding between the Fe atom and the porphyin ring cause the transfer. The fluorination enhances the electron transfer and the chemical stability of the complex. The high stability is important for the complex possessing high catalytic activity. The catalysis mechanism of oxygen molecule activation on the complex surface is also discussed based on the symmetry of the molecular orbitals.
文摘The film by tetraphenylporphyrin ((TPP )H2) vapor deposinon on iron was investigatedby means of XPS, SEM and visible spectroscopy. N(1s) binding energy characteristic of (TPP)H2was gained directly from the deposited samples. N(1s) binding energy of the surface was greatlychanged after the deposited sample was washed with solvent. It is indicated that the deposited filmis composed of an outer-layer of physically adsorbed (TPP)H2, and an inner-layer of chemicallymodified (TPP)H2.
