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Himangshu Pratim Bhattacharyya1, Manabendra Sarma1
1Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India.
Abstract:
Water oxidation catalysis has garnered significant attention due to its potential for sustainable energy conversion. Among molecular catalysts, [Fe(OTf)2( Pytacn)] complexes have exhibited notable turning-over rates. Although various [M(OTf)2( Pytacn)] complexes (M=Mn, Co, Ni) have been synthesized, however, the role of active centres has not been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we apply our newly developed catalytic models, efficiency conceptualization model (ECM) and the maximum kinetic efficiency MaxKinEff framework to assess the role of the active centres in its catalytic performance. Our computational analysis identifies cobalt-based [Co(OTf)2( Pytacn)] as a superior alternative for water oxidation reactions. Notably, cobalt catalysts exhibit a longer lifespan (∼44 days) and higher turnover numbers (TON), with computed values of (ECM)=3.30 h-1, (ECM)=3456, (MaxKinEff)=12.43 h-1, and (MaxKinEff)=3616. These findings suggest that cobalt could play a pivotal role in improving the efficiency of molecular catalysts for water oxidation.
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