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Correction: Electrode-adsorption activates trans-[Cr(cyclam)Cl2]+ for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction
Sarah E Braley1, Daniel C Ashley2, Krista M Kulesa1
1Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, Indiana 47405, USA. smith962@indiana.edu.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|April 21, 2021
Summary
This correction clarifies that electrode adsorption activates the trans-[Cr(cyclam)Cl2]+ complex for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction. The study focuses on enhancing catalytic efficiency for nitrate conversion.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Catalysis
- Coordination Chemistry
Context:
- Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction is crucial for environmental remediation and nitrogen management.
- The trans-[Cr(cyclam)Cl2]+ complex has shown potential in catalytic applications.
- Understanding activation mechanisms is key to optimizing catalyst performance.
Purpose:
- To correct and clarify the mechanism by which electrode adsorption influences the catalytic activity of trans-[Cr(cyclam)Cl2]+.
- To provide accurate details on the activation process for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction.
Summary:
- This correction addresses the role of electrode adsorption in activating the trans-[Cr(cyclam)Cl2]+ complex for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction.
- It refines the understanding of how the catalyst interacts with the electrode surface to facilitate the reaction.
Impact:
- Ensures accurate scientific reporting on the electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate.
- Provides a clearer mechanistic pathway for designing improved catalysts.
- Contributes to the field of sustainable chemistry and environmental catalysis.
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