Redox active ligands in small molecule activation reactions

While redox active ligands have been reported to facilitate numerous fascinating reactions, their potential in the field of chemical energy conversion reactions has been scarcely investigated. We aim to develop new complexes for the (photo-)catalytic oxidation of ammonia in which the ligand can tune N–H bond strengths to allow for efficient catalysis.

See our latest publication for our report on the splitting of dioxygen with direct participation of a redox active NNN pincer ligand.