Dissertation
The role and analysis of molecular systems in electrocatalysis
Molecular complexes can be used as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction, water oxidation, and/or hydrogen peroxide production.
- Author
- Dijk, B. van
- Date
- 10 March 2021
- Links
- Thesis in Leiden University Scholarly Publications
Molecular complexes can be used as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction, water oxidation, and/or hydrogen peroxide production. However, in situ degradation of these catalyst is a major issue. This dissertations describes the analysis of degradation processes as well as the performance of various molecular electrocatalysts. In addition, complexes have been structurally modified to perform structure-activity studies that could to mechanistic insight. In addition, it is described how molecular catalysts can be beneficial to heterogeneous electrocatalysis as well.