Hydrogen evolution reaction catalyzed by proton-coupled redox cycle of 4,4′-bipyridine monolayer adsorbed on silver electrodes

Taro Uchida, Hirokazu Mogami, Akira Yamakata, Yoichi Sasaki, Masatoshi Osawa

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Abstract

The proton-coupled redox cycle of 4,4′-bipyridine monolayer adsorbed on an Ag electrode catalytically enhances hydrogen evolution reactions in basic and neutral solutions. The specific adsorption via one N-end facilitates electrochemical formation of an unstable N,N-dihydro bipyridine and its decomposition yields H2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10862-10863
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume130
Issue number33
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 20 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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