Abstract
Photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction utilizing metal complexes based on the earth-abundant transition metals iron and copper was transferred from organic solvents into ionic liquids with high selectivity and moderate turn-over numbers. Different classes of ionic liquids were evaluated to determinate the CO/H2 selectivity of the process. High-purity conditions were utilized to validate that CO was a result of CO2 reduction and not resulting from other carbon sources. In addition, a novel copper-based photosensitizer was synthesized and its photo- and electrochemical properties were investigated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4541-4549 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Green Chemistry |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 21 Jul 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |