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 manipulate N–H bond strengths to allow for efficient catalysis. This line of research is complemented by further studies on photochemical nitrogen fixation with late transition metals.

See our latest publication and preprint for our report on the splitting of dioxygen and PCET reactions of Ta(V) complexes with direct participation of a redox active NNN pincer ligand.