Studies into electrochemical hydrogenation reactions using molecular catalysts

Abstract

The electrochemical hydrogenation reaction is an alternative approach for the transformation of unsaturated bonds without the use of flammable dihydrogen gas. This thesis outlines several different approaches for electrochemical hydrogenation reactions using molecular catalysts. Additionally, this thesis provides new insights into (electro)chemical processes occurring during hydrogenation reactions which will aid future research into designing more efficient catalysts.