Electrochemistry and Spectroscopy of a Molybdenum Porphyrin Compound

Authors

Jay S. Bhanot, DePaul UniversityFollow
Kyle A. Grice, Depaul Department of ChemistryFollow

Faculty Advisor

Kyle A. Grice

Abstract

Carbon dioxide has been a problematic greenhouse gas since the beginning of the industrial age. In an effort to remediate its effects on the climate, multiple techniques have been utilized in the chemical and electrochemical reduction of CO₂. Homogeneous electrocatalysis for carbon dioxide reduction has been a topic of increasing interest. However, a full examination of the catalytic performance of early transition metals supported by macroligands has yet to be done. The research reported involves synthesis of a chelate of molybdenum within a tetraphenylporphyrin, and then synthesis, purification, and characterization of its ability to reduce carbon dioxide. The complex was found to be air-stable and robust. However, it was paramagnetic and not found to be an efficient electrocatalyst for CO₂ reduction.

Recommended Citation

Bhanot, Jay S. and Grice, Kyle A. (2016) "Electrochemistry and Spectroscopy of a Molybdenum Porphyrin Compound," DePaul Discoveries: Volume 5, Article 3.
Available at: https://via.library.depaul.edu/depaul-disc/vol5/iss1/3