Tai‐Chu Lau
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View article: Cobalt Pyrene‐Quaterpyridine Molecular Complex Immobilized on Functionalized Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes as a Robust Hybrid Catalyst for Efficient Electrochemical Reduction of CO <sub>2</sub>
Cobalt Pyrene‐Quaterpyridine Molecular Complex Immobilized on Functionalized Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes as a Robust Hybrid Catalyst for Efficient Electrochemical Reduction of CO <sub>2</sub> Open
Molecular complexes immobilized on conductive carbon supports is a promising strategy for designing efficient electrocatalysts of CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR). However, most immobilized catalysts suffer from low catalytic activity and…
View article: Highly Efficient and Selective Photocatalytic CO <sub>2</sub> Reduction to Ethanol by Cu <sub>4</sub> Clusters with Adjacent Cu Single Atoms Anchored on Carbon Nitride
Highly Efficient and Selective Photocatalytic CO <sub>2</sub> Reduction to Ethanol by Cu <sub>4</sub> Clusters with Adjacent Cu Single Atoms Anchored on Carbon Nitride Open
An efficient photocatalyst for CO 2 ‐to‐CH 3 CH 2 OH conversion comprising atomically dispersed Cu clusters (Cu 4 ) and single Cu sites coordinated with 2 N and 1 O anchored on two‐step calcinated C 3 N 4 (Cu 4 /Cu 1 @CN) is reported. It w…
View article: Oxidation of phenols by the excited state of an osmium(<scp>vi</scp>) nitrido complex
Oxidation of phenols by the excited state of an osmium(<span>vi</span>) nitrido complex Open
The photoreaction of an osmium( vi ) nitrido complex, [Os VI (N)(L)(CN) 3 ] − (OsN), with various phenols has been investigated.
View article: CCDC 2246218: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2246218: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: Visible-Light-Driven CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction with Homobimetallic Complexes. Cooperativity between Metals and Activation of Different Pathways
Visible-Light-Driven CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction with Homobimetallic Complexes. Cooperativity between Metals and Activation of Different Pathways Open
Visible-light-driven reduction of CO2 to both CO and formate (HCOO-) was achieved in acetonitrile solutions using a homobimetallic Cu bisquaterpyridine complex. In the presence of a weak acid (water) as coreactant, the reaction rate was en…
View article: Chalcogen atom abstraction from NCE<sup>−</sup> (E = O, S, Se) and i-Pr<sub>2</sub>S by the excited state of a luminescent tricyano osmium(<scp>vi</scp>) nitride
Chalcogen atom abstraction from NCE<sup>−</sup> (E = O, S, Se) and i-Pr<sub>2</sub>S by the excited state of a luminescent tricyano osmium(<span>vi</span>) nitride Open
The unprecedented chalcogen atom abstraction from stable inorganic anions NCE − and organic sulphide i-Pr 2 S was developed by the excited state osmium nitride complex (OsN*).
View article: Synergistic effects of CH<sub>3</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>H and Ca<sup>2+</sup> on C–H bond activation by MnO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup>
Synergistic effects of CH<sub>3</sub>CO<sub>2</sub>H and Ca<sup>2+</sup> on C–H bond activation by MnO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup> Open
The activation of metal-oxo species with Lewis acids is of current interest.
View article: Visible light-induced oxidative <i>N</i>-dealkylation of alkylamines by a luminescent osmium(<scp>vi</scp>) nitrido complex
Visible light-induced oxidative <i>N</i>-dealkylation of alkylamines by a luminescent osmium(<span>vi</span>) nitrido complex Open
The visible light-induced N -dealkylation of various alkylamines by a luminescent osmium( vi ) nitrido complex has been investigated. We provide definitive evidence that these reactions occur via an ET/PT mechanism.
View article: Cooperative activating effects of metal ion and Brønsted acid on a metal oxo species
Cooperative activating effects of metal ion and Brønsted acid on a metal oxo species Open
Combining a weak Lewis acid and weak Brønsted acid produces strong cooperative effects for activating metal oxo species towards alkane oxidation.
View article: Efficient Visible-Light-Driven CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction by a Cobalt Molecular Catalyst Covalently Linked to Mesoporous Carbon Nitride
Efficient Visible-Light-Driven CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction by a Cobalt Molecular Catalyst Covalently Linked to Mesoporous Carbon Nitride Open
Achieving visible-light-driven carbon dioxide reduction with high selectivity control and durability while using only earth abundant elements requires new strategies. Hybrid catalytic material was prepared upon covalent grafting a Co-quate…
View article: pH universal Ru@N-doped carbon catalyst for efficient and fast hydrogen evolution
pH universal Ru@N-doped carbon catalyst for efficient and fast hydrogen evolution Open
An efficient and robust hydrogen evolution electrocatalyst of Ru nanoparticles embedded in N-doped carbon was obtained by using Bu4N[Ru(N)Cl4] and Na4EDTA as precursors. It exhibits excellent catalytic activity in alkaline solutions and go…
View article: Photochemical nitrogenation of alkanes and arenes by a strongly luminescent osmium(VI) nitrido complex
Photochemical nitrogenation of alkanes and arenes by a strongly luminescent osmium(VI) nitrido complex Open
The search for a highly active nitrido complex that can transfer its nitrogen atom to inert organic molecules remains a challenge to chemists. In this regard, the use of solar energy to generate a reactive nitrido species is an appealing s…
View article: Molecular Electrochemical Catalysis of the CO<sub>2</sub>-to-CO Conversion with a Co Complex: A Cyclic Voltammetry Mechanistic Investigation
Molecular Electrochemical Catalysis of the CO<sub>2</sub>-to-CO Conversion with a Co Complex: A Cyclic Voltammetry Mechanistic Investigation Open
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View article: CCDC 1565200: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 1565200: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: Cytotoxic (salen)ruthenium(<scp>iii</scp>) anticancer complexes exhibit different modes of cell death directed by axial ligands
Cytotoxic (salen)ruthenium(<span>iii</span>) anticancer complexes exhibit different modes of cell death directed by axial ligands Open
A cancer-cell selective bis(guanidine)-ruthenium(iii) complex induces apoptosis, whereas its amidine analogue effectively kills cancer cells through paraptosis pathways.
View article: Frontispiz: Ca<sup>2+</sup>‐Induced Oxygen Generation by FeO<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup> at pH 9<b>–</b>10
Frontispiz: Ca<sup>2+</sup>‐Induced Oxygen Generation by FeO<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup> at pH 9<b>–</b>10 Open
Sauerstoffentwicklung K.-C. Lau, T.-C. Lau et al. schildern in der Zuschrift auf S. 3064 ff., dass das FeO42−-Ion durch Ca2+ aktiviert werden kann, um bei pH 9–10 Sauerstoffentwicklung zu bewirken.
View article: A Highly Reactive Seven‐Coordinate Osmium(V) Oxo Complex: [Os<sup>V</sup>(O)(qpy)(pic)Cl]<sup>2+</sup>
A Highly Reactive Seven‐Coordinate Osmium(V) Oxo Complex: [Os<sup>V</sup>(O)(qpy)(pic)Cl]<sup>2+</sup> Open
Seven‐coordinate ruthenium oxo species have been proposed as active intermediates in catalytic water oxidation by a number of highly active ruthenium catalysts, however such species have yet to be isolated. Reported herein is the first exa…