The Quest for Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Fixation with a Molecular Catalyst and What We Learned Along the Way

Citation

Del Castillo, Trevor James (2018) The Quest for Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Fixation with a Molecular Catalyst and What We Learned Along the Way. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/CM5B-RG20. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05152018-150143251

Abstract

This report details research into the mechanism and operating principles underlying the nitrogen fixation efficacy of a tris(phosphine)borane iron complex (P₃^BFe). The data presented provide what is to our knowledge the first unambiguous demonstration of electrocatalytic nitrogen fixation by a molecular catalyst and contribute to a growing body of evidence that metallocenes may play multiple roles during reductive catalysis.

Item Type:

Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))

Subject Keywords:

Nitrogen fixation, electrochemistry, electrocatalysis

Degree Grantor:

California Institute of Technology

Division:

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Major Option:

Chemistry

Thesis Availability:

Public (worldwide access)

Research Advisor(s):

Peters, Jonas C.

Thesis Committee:

Barton, Jacqueline K. (chair)
Dougherty, Dennis A.
Gray, Harry B.
Peters, Jonas C.

Defense Date:

23 April 2018

Record Number:

CaltechTHESIS:05152018-150143251

Persistent URL:

https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05152018-150143251

DOI:

10.7907/CM5B-RG20

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