The role and analysis of molecular systems in electrocatalysis

Dijk, B. van (2021)

Doctoral Thesis

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.

• Molecular complex
• Electrocatalysis
• Electrochemistry
• Catalysis
• Water oxidation
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Oxygen reduction

• All authors: Dijk, B. van
• Supervisor: Hetterscheid, D.G.H.; Koper, M.T.M.
• Committee: Overkleeft, H.S.; Bouwman, E.; Costa Figueiredo, M.; Macchioni, A.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC), Faculty of Science, Leiden University
• Date: 2021-03-10
• ISBN (print): 9789464212150