Design of homogeneous water oxidation electrocatalysts

Abstract

To design the ideal water oxidation catalyst, understanding of the catalytic mechanism and decomposition pathways is essential. The aim of the research described in this thesis is to provide mechanistic insight on the water oxidation reaction catalyzed by homogeneous electrocatalysts and to

postulate design criteria for the ideal water oxidation catalyst.

ElectrochemistryWater oxidationOxygen evolution reactionHomogeneous catalysisFirst-row transition metals