Shedding light on the copper-catalysed diboron(4) reduction of nitrous oxide

Catalysis Science & Technology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Thomas M. Hood, Andrew CC Ward, Tobias Kraemer, Adrian B. Chaplin
DOI: 10.1039/d6cy00561f
Cited by: 1
References: 56

Abstract

While unstable and decomposing rapidly in light, copper( i ) boryl complexes of SIMes and IMes are highly productive catalysts for the B 2 pin 2 reduction of N 2 O when performed in the dark.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organoboron and organosilicon chemistry Radical Photochemical Reactions Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

Publication details

Journal / source
Catalysis Science & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
14
Pages
4744–4749
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN