Periodic trends in the electronic structure of the transition metal centers can be used to explain the observed CO2 reduction activities in molecular electrocatalysts for CO2 reductions. Research activities concerning both horizontal and vertical trends have been summarized with mononuclear complexes from Group 6 to Group 10.
The alarming growth in atmospheric CO2 has emerged as one of the prime concerns in the context of climate change. The power, petroleum, and construction sectors are the major contributors...
The CO2 reduction capabilities of transition-metal-chelated nitrogen-substituted carbon nanotube models (TM-4N2v-CNT, TM = Fe, Ru, Os, Co, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pt or Cu) are characterized by density functional theory.
We reviewed recent significant developments of noble-metal or transition-metal-based nanoclusters or single-atom catalysts that have been used in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction.
Hydricity of Transition-Metal Hydrides: Thermodynamic Considerations for CO2 Reduction