Electrocatalytic hydrogenation of nitriles: A step toward electrification of amine production

Ricardo Mathison, Miguel A. Modestino

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Abstract

In this issue of Chem Catalysis, Zhang et al. describe a method to electrochemically hydrogenate nitriles to primary amines on nanostructured copper electrocatalysts. Through the implementation of CO2-saturated electrolytes, the primary amines are reversibly converted to carbamic acids or carbamates, which prevents their condensation into secondary or tertiary amines.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)246-248
Number of pages3
JournalChem Catalysis
Volume1
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 15 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry (miscellaneous)
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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