Dual‐Site Catalysis in Electrocatalytic C–N Coupling: Challenges and Design Principles

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Authors: Tao You, Jiacheng Li, Junyan Li, Guangqin Li
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Abstract

Electrocatalytic C─N coupling through the coreduction of NOx and inorganic/organic carbon sources offers a sustainable route to value‐added organonitrogen compounds, yet it remains constrained by four generic challenges: energetic barriers, kinetic mismatch, selectivity loss, and system‐level limitations. Through the lens of these four challenges, this review highlights the recent research on dual‐site catalysts for electrocatalytic C─N coupling reactions. This review discusses how cooperative dual centers can promote substrate activation, regulate intermediate reaction kinetics, suppress competing pathways, and improve catalytic performance under system‐level constraints. Furthermore, we outline emerging methodologies for further design optimization based on dual‐site catalysts and point to future directions that extend beyond the design of dual‐site catalysts.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Radical Photochemical Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
ChemElectroChem
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
13
Issue
11
Publication date
29 May 2026
Language
EN