Homogeneous vs. heterogeneous processes in electrocatalysis. Different types of catalysis in organic electrooxidation

M. Michman*

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Abstract

Electrochemical reactions involve surface-solution interface that may display properties relevant to homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Examples are taken from the catalysis by RuCl3 and Ru(acac)3 of the accelerated electrooxidation of water when it is linked with oxidation of naphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene and some aryl ethers. The influence of tetrabutylammonium dichromate and of diisobutylamine on the electrochemical reaction is discussed in terms of interface effects on the diffuse layer and selectivity to naphthoquinone, and 2-methylnaphthoquinone as products.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)393-398
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical
Volume107
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996

Keywords

  • 2-Methylnaphthalene
  • 2-Methylnaphthoquinone
  • Diffuse layer
  • Diisobutylamine
  • Electrochemistry
  • Electrooxidation
  • Heterogeneous catalysis
  • Homogeneous catalysis
  • Oxidation
  • Ru(acac)
  • RuCl
  • Tetrabutylammonium dichromate

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