A ligand-modulated photostable Mn(i)–carbonyl complex for preferential conversion of CO2 to CO in water†
Abstract
A strategically designed redox-active ligand ensures proper electronic balance in an Mn(I)–carbonyl template to induce photostability and water solubility. This newly designed Mn–carbonyl complex showcased rapid CO2 reduction with preferential production of CO (faradaic efficiency ∼88%) as the only C1 product in pure water, even from a flue gas resource.
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